Peritoneal Mesothelioma and Malignant Mesotheliomas
Peritoneal mesothelioma is less common than pleural mesothelioma, but both of these typically malignant mesotheliomas can be just as tragic. Peritoneal mesothelioma begins in the abdominal cavity, as opposed to the lungs and pleural areas of pleural mesothelioma. “Peritoneal†means it has to do with the peritoneum, which is a membrane [...]
New Mesothelioma Test – Showing Effectiveness for Pleural Mesothelioma Patients
Mesothelioma is an asbestos related cancer caused by exposure to asbestos over a long period of time. Symptoms for mesothelioma may not become apparent for decades after the initial exposure to asbestos. Thus it is usually not detected until the late stages after serious side effects [...]
Pleural effusion?
I have had left side pain for over a few months. I finally went to the DR and got XRAYS. Found pleural effusion of left lung. I went yesterday for a pleural tap. They took out 1 1/2 quarts of yellowish/cloudy fluid. I am not waiting to hear results. I am nervous. I read [...]
