Malignant Mesothelioma
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Malignant mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects the thin layer of tissue lining some organs, most often the one that envelops the lungs. It has been linked mainly to exposure to asbestos fibers.
Common symptoms: difficulty breathing, chest pain, persistent cough, and fatigue; the symptoms may take time to appear.
When to see a doctor? With respiratory symptoms that do not resolve, especially if there was prior contact with asbestos at work or in the environment.
Which specialist treats it? The pulmonologist evaluates the lung involvement, while the oncologist and the radiation oncologist take part in the evaluation and management of this type of cancer. If you have persistent respiratory symptoms with a history of exposure, a professional evaluation makes it possible to investigate the cause in a timely way.
Data on 96 doctors who treat malignant mesothelioma
Which specialist treats malignant mesothelioma?
Malignant mesothelioma should be evaluated by an oncologist, who coordinates cancer treatment, along with a pulmonologist for lung assessment and a radiation oncologist if radiation therapy is needed. You can find these specialists available.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in malignant mesothelioma
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Luis Fernando Fraga Ramos
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Rosa Elena Caballero Landinez
Dr. Edgar Varela Santoyo
Dr. Aslhie Oyuki Orzuna Vazquez
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Dharely Raquel Cid Sanchez
Dr. Dharely Raquel Cid Sanchez
Dr. Erika Salinas Lezama
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Frequently asked questions
What is malignant mesothelioma?
Malignant mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects the thin layer of tissue lining some organs, most often the one that envelops the lungs. It has been linked mainly to exposure to asbestos fibers.
Which doctor treats malignant mesothelioma?
Malignant mesothelioma should be evaluated by an oncologist, who coordinates cancer treatment, along with a pulmonologist for lung assessment and a radiation oncologist if radiation therapy is needed. You can find these specialists available.