Mesothelioma Symptoms

Mesothelioma Symptoms

It may take anywhere between 20 to 50 years for any symptoms of mesothelioma to appear, and there are different symptoms associated with mesothelioma depending on the organs affect.

Stages Of Mesothelioma

During diagnosis, the doctor can help determine will determine the severity of the patient’s mesothelioma. This is divided into four stages.

STAGE I

Mesothelioma is localized and is present on only one side of the patient's chest.

STAGE II

Mesothelioma has spread through the chest wall and has afflicted the pleura on the other side of the chest. Mesothelioma may potentially spread to the lymph nodes at this stage as well.

STAGE III

Mesothelioma has continued to spread and has afflicted the lining of the abdominal cavity and potentially affected the lymph nodes outside of the chest area.

STAGE IV

Mesothelioma has spread to other organs and the bloodstream.