Pleural Effusions

Every year in the United States, about 3000 people will get a rare form of cancer called mesothelioma. It is usually attributed to asbestos exposure sometime in the distant past, this sort of cancer can take decades to mature into full-fledged cancer.

Prognosis for mesothelioma patients are usually pretty useless. Your doctor will likely perform a medical history and examination done to look for signs of mesothelioma, such as pleural effusion, ascites or pericardial efflusion. Since it is so rare, a general overview is largely not performed. Tests are frequently conducted for those who are exhibiting symptoms or those at risk.