Mesothelioma Effects

  • Shortness of breath (dyspnea)
  • Chest pain
  • Dry cough or wheezing
  • Hoarseness
  • Reduced chest expansion (difficulty breathing)
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Fatigue
  • Fever
  • Muscle weakness
Pleural mesothelioma symptoms by frequency

In the early stages of mesothelioma, you may notice:

  1. Dry cough or wheezing
  2. Shortness of breath
  3. Difficulty breathing
  4. Pain in chest or abdomen
  5. Pleural effusion (fluid buildup), leading to worsening pain and breathing difficulties
Late stages of mesothelioma symptoms

In the late stages of mesothelioma, you may notice:

  1. Increased and more persistent pain
  2. Anemia and associated fatigue
  3. Weight loss
  4. Loss of appetite
  5. Respiratory complications
  6. Difficulty swallowing
  7. Bowel Obstruction