A little known complication of pleural mesothelioma is brain metastasis. A 2017 study from the Journal of Clinical Oncology shows that it is rare, but it happens. Normally, tumors may cover most of the tissue in the chest cavity before spreading to distant parts of the body.
About Pleural Mesothelioma
Pleural mesothelioma is cancer that develops in the cells that form the outer lining of the lungs and inner lining of the chest cavities. It is the most common type of asbestos-related cancer. Specialists use the latest therapies to treat it, and clinical trials offer access to new treatments such as immunotherapy.
Mesothelioma in the Brain
When a person develops mesothelioma, these cancer cells can spread through the body. Sometimes, they end up in the brain. This process starts when the lymphatic system and bloodstream carries the disease to distance parts of the body. These cancer cells can grow and create tumors in the brain.
The Journal of Neurology examined a 66-year-old man who developed slurred speech and facial droop after undergoing surgery and chemotherapy for his pleural mesothelioma. Then, an MRI showed two masses on the left side of his brain. A successful surgery removed the tumors. Another patient had a similar outcome after medical professionals found brain tumors.
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