Mesothelioma: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prognosis Mesothelioma is cancer of the mesothelium, a membrane that lines the inside of the body's cavities, such as the abdomen or chest Most patients with mesothelioma of the lung die as a result of
Mesothelioma - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic The stages of pleural mesothelioma go from 1 to 4 A lower number means the cancer is more likely to be just in the area around the lungs As the cancer grows larger and spreads to the nearby lymph nodes, the numbers get higher A stage 4 mesothelioma has spread to other areas of the body Other types of mesothelioma don't have formal stages
Mesothelioma - American Lung Association Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer that that develops in the pleura, a thin membrane that separates the lung from the chest wall It usually occurs from prior exposure to asbestos, a type of mineral fiber used in the insulation industry
Mesothelioma: Types, Causes, Symptoms Treatment Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that most commonly starts in the lining around your lungs It can also start in the lining or sac around your abdomen, heart or testicles Symptoms include shortness of breath, cough, night sweats, chest pain and digestive issues
Malignant Mesothelioma Treatment - National Cancer Institute In stage IV, cancer has spread to the tissue covering the lung or the lung on the opposite side of the chest, peritoneum, bones, liver, lymph nodes outside the chest, or to other parts of the body Stage IV malignant mesothelioma is also called metastatic mesothelioma