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Mesothelioma Diagnosis |
| Mesothelioma diagnosis can be complicated as the symptoms are similar to those
of a number of other conditions and because of its relative rarity, many cases of mesothelioma are unfortunately misdiagnosed.
Most people begin the mesothelioma diagnosis by seeing their doctor who will carryout and examination and then
refer to a speacialist at the hospital. Then, the mesothelioma diagnosis is often achieved with careful
assessment of clinical and radiological results.
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| Initially the mesothelioma diagnosis begins with a review of the patient’s medical
and working history particularly focusing on any asbestos exposure. To establish the mesothelioma diagnosis, a thorough
physical examination may be undertaken including x-rays of the chest or abdomen, lung function tests and a CT scan or MRI.
If any of the aforementioned tests prove suspect a biopsy will be performed to confirm the mesothelioma diagnosis.
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| If it is a confirmed mesothelioma diagnosis, the doctor will want to establish
the extent of the disease or at what stage the disease is at. To establish the stage, more tests will be undertaken
in a careful attempt to ascertain whether the cancer has spread and if so, to which parts of the body.
Understanding the stage of the mesothelioma assists the doctor plan the treatment.
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| If you have any questions about the diagnosis of Mesothelioma, please call us on freephone
0800 783 9535. and ask to speak to Lynne Manners or Warren Miller |
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