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Cough
Unintentional weight loss of more than 5% in one month
Tight feeling in the chest
Shortness of breath
Fatigued
Have chest pain
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What is Pleural Mesothelioma?
Pleural mesothelioma is a rare cancer that occurs in the thin tissue layer around the lungs. It's more common in people over 50 years old. The most likely cause is long-term exposure to a mineral called "asbestos".
Typical Symptoms of Pleural Mesothelioma
- Exposure to dust, asbestos, or chemicals at work
- Chest pain when coughing or during deep breathing
- Dry cough
- Difficulty breathing
- Unintentional weight loss of more than 5% or 4.4lbs/2kg within one month
- Fever
- Cough
- Back pain or discomfort
Diagnostic Questions for Pleural Mesothelioma
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Have you been exposed to dust, asbestos, or chemicals at work?
- Do you have sharp chest pain when coughing or taking a deep breath?
- Do you have a dry cough?
- Are you experiencing difficulty breathing?
- Have you experienced unintentional weight loss of more than 5% or 4.4lbs/2kg within one month?
Treatment of Pleural Mesothelioma
Treatment for pleural mesothelioma typically includes surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or a combination of these treatments.
Reviewed By:
Phillip Aguila, MD, MBA (Pulmonology, Critical Care)
Dr. Aguila graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine. He has trained in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at The University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and Internal Medicine at Medical College of Pennsylvania/Hahnemann University at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. He has served as Assistant Professor since 2010.
Eisaku Kamakura, MD (Pulmonology)
Dr. Kamakura graduated from the Tokyo Medical and Dental University, School of Dentistry, and the Niigata University School of Medicine. He trained at Yokosuka Kyosai Hospital and held positions in the Respiratory Medicine departments at Yokosuka Kyosai Hospital, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Ome City General Hospital, and Musashino Red Cross Hospital. In 2021, he became the specially appointed assistant professor at the Department of General Medicine, Niigata University School of Medicine.
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