Chemistry Nerd asked:
I’m doing some research and have heard that it’s common for mesothelioma, in more advanced stages, to metastasize to the lungs. What symptoms does this cause for the patient?
I’m doing some research and have heard that it’s common for mesothelioma, in more advanced stages, to metastasize to the lungs. What symptoms does this cause for the patient?
Thank you in advance.
Whoops, I meant lymph nodes, not lungs. And I am aware what metastasis means, I’m just wondering what metastasis particularly to the lymph nodes would cause.
Geraldine
Jenny
Metastasize just means that it spread. With any Cancer the more it metastasizes the more it has spread and the harder it is to control or put into remission. Depending on where it metastasizes the cells start growing out of control there and spread throughout weakening where ever they are growing.
Jason
i worked with a guy who had cancer in his lymph nodes,doc’s told him the outlook was grim,nothing they could do.he told them remove the lymph nodes,they said it wouldn’t change outcome,but he had them removed.that was ten years ago,he’s in perfect health today.doc’s don’t know everything(i have the utmost respect for good medical people)medical knowledge has come a really long way in ten years.
Jay
It would cause an avenue tor the cancer to spread to other areas of the body. This is a highly lethal disease. Less than 10% survive 5 years.
Carlos
I have just written an article on recurrence of mesothelioma.
I have included the link for you.
Kind regards,
Ann.