Main symptoms for malignant lung mesothelioma are pain in lower back or side of chest and shortness of breath. Symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma include belly pain, weight loss, nausea and vomiting. Life expectancy varies from four to 24 months. Most people exposed through work, but it is possible to be exposed through household or environment. Indirect and brief exposure can cause the disease.
Treatment includes surgery, chemotherapy and radiation.
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