INFOGRAPH - Mesothelioma Symptoms / Types Chest pain Irregular heartbeat heart palpitations Difficulty breathing Pain or swelling in abdominal region Constipation, diarrhea Subcutaneous lumps on the abdominal region Vomiting or nausea
Pericardial
5% of Meothelioma cases
Peritoneal
Fatigue Fever Night sweats
Fatigue Night sweats Fever
Pleural
25 - 30% of Meothelioma cases
66% of Meothelioma cases
painful breathing persistent pain in rib/chest area shortness of breath even while idle Anemia Unexplainable weight loss
Difficulty swallowing a persistent dry cough Hemoptysis (bloody cough)
Fatigue Fever Night sweats
INFOGRAPH - Mesothelioma Symptoms / Types
Lumps in chest area
Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer that generally affects three areas of the body – the lungs, abdomen and the heart. While pleural (lungs) mesothelioma is the most common of the three types, the disease as a whole is typified by symptoms that are similar to other illnesses, as simple as the common cold. Anyone who has been exposed to asbestos or has a history of working with asbestos and experiences these symptoms should consult a physician for additional testing and diagnosis.
10% unexplained weight loss