Mesothelioma Facts
Facts about Cancer from Asbestos
- Rare form of cancer affecting the mesothelium, the cellular lining of major organs
- Can show up in the lungs, the heart, the area around the heart, or the lining of the abdominal cavity
- The only known cause is asbestos
- Smoking does not cause mesothelioma
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Industrial, construction, and railroad workers were commonly exposed to
asbestos
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Mesothelioma can occur many years after
asbestos exposure
- Family and people sharing a household with a worker who has been exposed to asbestos have also been diagnosed with mesothelioma
- There are treatment options to improve quality of life
- Symptoms include: shortness of breath, wheezing, pain, coughing, hoarseness, fatigue, weight loss, and coughing up blood
- Diagnosis can be difficult because it shares symptoms with many other disorders
- Medical tests may be needed to diagnose mesothelioma, such as an X-ray, CT scan, and biopsy
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