Tests for mesothelioma
You will usually see your family doctor first, who will examine you, and ask about your general health and symptoms. Your doctor will ask you to lie down for a physical examination, and feel the area where there is pain or swelling. It may feel tender, or it may be possible to feel a lump. Your doctor will listen to your chest, to see if there are any signs of fluid collecting.
After your examination, your doctor may need to refer you to hospital for tests and X-rays. Or you may be referred directly to a specialist.
At the hospital
If you see a specialist, he or she will ask you about your medical history and symptoms. The specialist will then examine you by feeling the area that is painful or swollen. You may have some blood tests to check your general health.
If your doctor suspects you may have mesothelioma, you may have quite a few tests. This is because it can be difficult to diagnose. These tests include X-rays, a CT scan, a thoracoscopy or laparoscopy with a biopsy, and fluid drainage from around the lungs or the abdominal cavity (thoracocentesis or abdoparacentesis).
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