Tuesday, 5 January 2010

Symptoms of Peritoneal Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a very late onset form of cancer. After initial asbestos exposure has occurred, it is common for two or three decades to elapse before symptoms begin to appear. Symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma may include the following:

* Weight loss
* Fever or night sweats
* Pain or swelling in the abdominal area
* Obstruction of the small or large intestine
* Anemia

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