Symptoms of mesothelioma

The general symptoms of mesothelioma include:

• fever
• sweating - particularly at night
• unexplained weight loss
• feeling tired

Depending on which mesothelium is affected by the cancer, you may also have other symptoms.
If you have pleural mesothelioma you may:

• have chest or back pain
• feel breathless
• cough
• have a hoarse voice
• have difficulty swallowing

If you have peritoneal mesothelioma you may:

• have a swollen abdomen
• have abdominal pain
• lose your appetite
• have diarrhoea or constipation

Although not necessarily a result of mesothelioma, if you have these symptoms you should visit your GP.