Early signs and symptoms of mesothelioma are often ignored, because they are like many other diseases such as colds or flu and can therefore be rejected. Signs and symptoms of pleural mesothelioma (mesothelioma cancer that attacks the lining of the lungs and causes various symptoms) are generally quite mild. Peritoneal mesothelioma grows in the abdominal cavity, infiltrating the liver, spleen or bowels. Common symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma might include: Abdominal mass; Abdominal pain, acute to severe; Swelling of the abdominal region due to fluid accumulation.
Common signs and symptoms of Mesothelioma include: A cough that does not go away; Chest pain, often aggravated by deep breathing; Hoarseness; Weight loss and loss of appetite. One of the most common and specific symptoms of pleural mesothelioma is the accumulation of fluid between the lungs and chest cavity. The first step in diagnosing mesothelioma is recognizing your symptoms. Most people with mesothelioma have symptoms for only 2 to 3 months before they are diagnosed. Symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma include abdominal (belly) pain, weight loss, nausea, and vomiting. There may also be fluid or a mass in the abdomen.
