Mesothelioma Asbestos Cancer Symptoms

Can Exposure to Very Low Levels of Asbestos Induce Pleural Mesothelioma?

Asbestos is a recognized human carcinogen, causally related to pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma and to lung cancer.

Symptoms of pleural mesothelioma can include: pain in the chest or lower back, shortness of breath, a high temperature (fever) of 38ºC (100.4ºF) and sweating, particularly at night, a persistent cough, unexplained weight loss.

Symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma can include: pain or swelling in the tummy (abdomen), feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting), loss of appetite, unexplained weight loss, diarrhoea or constipation