Overview ; Unusual lumps of tissue under the skin on your chest ; Unexplained weight loss ; Personal history of asbestos exposure. If you've been directly exposed to asbestos fibers at work or at home, your risk of mesothelioma is greatly increased. ; Accumulation of fluid in the chest (pleural effusion), which can compress the lung nearby and make breathing difficult
Mayo Clinic researchers have developed an innovative testing strategy for mesothelioma that could potentially increase the detection rate of cancer DNA in the blood. This approach focuses...
Researchers at Mayo Clinic have developed a new testing strategy aimed at improving mesothelioma cancer deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) detection.
Diagnosis ; If you have signs and symptoms that might indicate mesothelioma, your doctor will conduct a physical exam to check for any lumps or other unusual signs. ; Your doctor may order imaging scans, such as a chest X-ray and a computerized tomography (CT) scan of your chest or abdomen, to look for abnormalities. ; Based on the findings, you may undergo further testing to determine whether mesothelioma or another disease is causing your symptoms. ; Biopsy, a procedure to remove a small portion of tissue for laboratory examination, is the only way to determine whether you have mesothelioma. Depending on what area of your body is affected, your doctor selects the right biopsy procedure for you.
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