A Noninvasive Breakthrough in Diagnosing Mesothelioma
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A Noninvasive Breakthrough in Diagnosing Mesothelioma

ByHolly Zink

Researchers from Sweden think that noninvasive immunohistochemical (IHC) analysis can correctly diagnose mesothelioma. This could be helpful to doctors who want to look for mesothelioma in their patients. It can be hard to diagnose mesothelioma and doctors often need to use invasive methods to reach a diagnosis. An Accurate Mesothelioma Diagnosis Mesothelioma is a rare cancer, and the symptoms usually look like other, more common, diseases. Because of this, doctors struggle to identify mesothelioma in their patients. Symptoms typically include fatigue, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, and coughing. The symptoms are caused by cancerous cells that develop due to a person’s exposure to asbestos. To diagnose mesothelioma, a doctor will first perform a history and physical. The history involves learning…

The Most Accurate Way to Diagnosis Mesothelioma
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The Most Accurate Way to Diagnosis Mesothelioma

ByHolly Zink

A new study out of India shared new findings on the most accurate way to diagnose mesothelioma. Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare type of cancer. The peritoneum is the membrane that lines your abdominal cavity. MPM forms in this lining and spreads within the abdominal cavity. Mesothelioma is caused by exposure to asbestos. MPM is likely caused by ingesting asbestos that become stuck in the abdomen. It can take up to 50 years for MPM to form and cause symptoms after asbestos exposure. It can be hard for doctors to diagnose MPM. This is because MPM is so rare and the symptoms often look like more common diseases. A delayed diagnosis leads to delayed treatment and a lower…