Diagnosing Mesothelioma – Physical Tests

There are several ways to test for mesothelioma in a patient who has had previous exposure to asbestos and has shown symptoms of the mesothelioma cancer. Imaging tests can determine of a person has mesothelioma by using certain technology to examine the area in question. Technology used to detect mesothelioma can include one or a combination of a CAT, MRI or PET scan.

Other means of testing for mesothelioma is via fluid or tissue samples that are taken from the areas though to have the mesothelioma cancer and then searched for the mesothelioma cancer cells. A camera may be used to detect mesothelioma by inserting it into the suspect area through a small incision.