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What are symptoms of Mesothelioma?

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Symptoms of Mesothelioma

The symptoms of mesothelioma differ somewhat according to the location of the cancer cells. In addition, each mesothelioma patient may have a different combination of symptoms. Tumors that affect the pleura may result in the following signs:

Wheezing, cough, and/or hoarseness
Anemia, fatigue
Bloody sputum
Shortness of breath
Chest wall pain, or pain under the rib cage
Pleural effusion (fluid surrounding the lung)

Mesothelioma in the abdominal cavity often doesn't show symptoms until it's at a late stage. These symptoms may include:

A mass in the abdomen
Abdominal pain and/or swelling
Weight loss
Bowel problems
Ascites (an abnormal buildup of fluid in the abdomen)

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Mesothelioma Symptoms (National Cancer Institute)

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