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I would like to know about mesothelioma. Kindly explain.
Answered by Dr. Amol Kumar Wasudeorao Diwan

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Dr. Amol Kumar Wasudeorao Diwan is a qualified Specialist in Pulmonary Medicine, Tuberculosis, and Respiratory Diseases with 20 years of clinical experience. He has a vast network of professional contacts in the medical field, an outstanding ability to provide healthcare with an emphasis on holistic approach, treating the patients as a physical, emotional, and social being, has an excellent bedside manner, and an admirable ability to establish rapport with the patient. He also has exceptional skills in imparting health related teachings for a complete and speedy recovery of his patients and has an incomparable critical thinking and analytical skills. He completed his MBBS from the University of Mumbai in 2003. He studied MD in Pulmonary medicine at Saurashtra University in 2009 and is currently practicing in Doha.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that develops after long-term asbestos exposure. Mine Asbestos workers are at risk of mesothelioma. More than 40 years of exposure might be required before it occurs. Clinically, it is also important to look for symptoms like cough, chest pain, or breathlessness. If there are no symptoms, there is no need to worry about anything. In case of doubts, an X-ray of the chest or CT (computed tomography) scan of the thorax can be done to rule out mesothelioma. Therefore, I can assure you that single exposure to asbestos can never cause this type of cancer, and there is no need to worry about anything. I hope this helps. Thank you.

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Published At December 19, 2022
Reviewed At August 10, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Amol Kumar Wasudeorao Diwan is a qualified Specialist in Pulmonary Medicine, Tuberculosis, and Respiratory Diseases with 20 years of clinical experience. He has a vast network of professional contacts in the medical field, an outstanding ability to provide healthcare with an emphasis on holistic approach, treating the patients as a physical, emotional, and social being, has an excellent bedside manner, and an admirable ability to establish rapport with the patient. He also has exceptional skills in imparting health related teachings for a complete and speedy recovery of his patients and has an incomparable critical thinking and analytical skills. He completed his MBBS from the University of Mumbai in 2003. He studied MD in Pulmonary medicine at Saurashtra University in 2009 and is currently practicing in Doha.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Amol Kumar Wasudeorao Diwan is a qualified Specialist in Pulmonary Medicine, Tuberculosis, and Respiratory Diseases with 20 years of clinical experience. He has a vast network of professional contacts in the medical field, an outstanding ability to provide healthcare with an emphasis on holistic approach, treating the patients as a physical, emotional, and social being, has an excellent bedside manner, and an admirable ability to establish rapport with the patient. He also has exceptional skills in imparting health related teachings for a complete and speedy recovery of his patients and has an incomparable critical thinking and analytical skills. He completed his MBBS from the University of Mumbai in 2003. He studied MD in Pulmonary medicine at Saurashtra University in 2009 and is currently practicing in Doha.

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