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Step 1
Be aware that many of the early symptoms of mesothelioma are mild, and can often be dismissed as common problems. Many doctors miss the warning signs until mesothelioma has advanced into its later stages.
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Step 2
Talk to your doctor if you develop pain in your lower back or sides. This could be one of the first indications of the onset of mesothelioma.
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Step 3
Check for fluid or a lump in the abdomen. This could be indicative of a number of minor problems, but is also characteristic of peritoneal mesothelioma (cancer of the lining of the abdomen).
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Step 4
Pay close attention to your condition during times when you develop flu-like symptoms. Fever, muscle ache, coughing and exhaustion could indicate the beginning stage of mesothelioma.
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Step 5
Check your weight at regular intervals. If you're not on a diet or taking part in an exercise regimen, then rapid weight loss can be a sign of mesothelioma.
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Step 6
Note that men are twice as likely to develop mesothelioma as women. Being exposed to asbestos also puts a person at risk for the disease.










