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Mesothelioma secondary prevention
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Secondary prevention strategies following mesothelioma include regular checkups, chest x-rays, and/or CT scans in high-risk individuals.[1]
Secondary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
When mesothelioma is detected and treated early, the chances of successful treatment are better. Recognizing symptoms and getting regular checkups are the best ways to detect mesothelioma early. The sooner symptoms are reported, the sooner mesothelioma can be diagnosed and treated.[1]
High-Risk Individuals
- Individuals who are at higher than average risk of developing mesothelioma because of exposure to asbestos may need to be tested more often than people with average risk.[1]
- Individuals who are at higher than average risk should consult their physician about screening methods. The various screening tools for mesothelioma may include:[1]
- Regular checkups
- Chest x-rays
- CT scans
References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Finding mesothelioma early. Canadian cancer society 2016. http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/mesothelioma/finding-cancer-early/?region=on. Accessed on February 15, 2016
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Parminder Dhingra, M.D. [2], Sujit Routray, M.D. [3]