21+ Mesothelioma Testing
Pictures. Fluid and tissue sample tests. One of the first things patients experience is a dry cough and/or shortness of breath caused by a pleural effusion.

Since mesothelioma is so rare — and its symptoms are similar to other health issues — a correct diagnosis is crucial. Test results can take a few days to come back. Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that develops in the lining that covers the outer surface of some of the body's organs.

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that develops from the thin layer of tissue that covers many of the internal organs (known as the mesothelium).

If there's a reason to suspect you might have mesothelioma, you will be examined and some tested to find out more. Treatment includes surgery, chemo and radiation. One of the first things patients experience is a dry cough and/or shortness of breath caused by a pleural effusion. Physicians follow up with an actual actual examination.