Guest guest Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Mesothelioma Tests And Diagnosis Information Publisher:http://mesothelioma-al.blogspot.com/ There are several tests that doctors can run to determine if a patient has a mesothelioma diagnosis. These mesothelioma tests vary in terms of intrusion into the body and accuracy. A time line for testing a person suspected of having mesothelioma is as follows: When a patient first presents at the doctors office complaining of difficulty breathing, abdominal pain, or pneumonia types symptoms, the primary care physician will take an X-ray or CT scan to determine the presence of asbestos in or around the lungs, heart or stomach. Once the detection of asbestos is noted, the doctor will look for tell tale signs of cancer including but not limited to the presence of tumors around the vital organs. If tumors or growths are detected, the primary care physician will typically refer the patient to a specialist for various tests to determine whether there is a mesothelioma diagnosis. For More Of Mesothelioma Articles Join Us Here: http://mesothelioma-al.blogspot.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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