mesothelioma biomarkers

Whenever a patient is sick, doctors have to run a series of tests in order to determine what's wrong. They'll ask questions about the patient's symptoms. Blood or tissue samples are collected for analysis. A series of radiological scans may reveal any abnormalities in a person's bones or organ systems. For most diseases, one or a combination of any of these tests can help pinpoint the problem. Unfortunately, a mesothelioma diagnosis isn't one of those diseases. Individual cases of this asbestos-induced illness are complex, and not all patients share common markers of sickness. However, this … [Read more...]