Symptoms of pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma.

People often ignore the symptoms of mesothelioma or mistake the signs for common minor ailments. It's not unusual for people to experience symptoms for two to three months before seeking medical advice. About one-fourth of those with symptoms may wait as long as six months before they are diagnosed.

Learn the differences between pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma including symptoms, medical treatments and links to additional web resources.

If you have been exposed to asbestos and develop any of the following symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.