Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
Seek emergency help for:
Sudden or severe difficulty breathing
New severe chest pain, fainting, or confusion
Coughing up more than a small streak of blood
Severe abdominal pain with repeated vomiting
Signs of a serious allergic reaction during or after treatment
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
If you already have mesothelioma, contact your care team promptly about worsening breathlessness, increasing pain, repeated vomiting, new leg swelling, or side effects that make it difficult to eat, drink, or manage at home.
Follow the urgent instructions provided by your treatment team if you develop a fever or signs of infection during systemic cancer treatment.
Some treatments can reduce the body's ability to fight infection.
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Arrange a routine medical appointment if you have persistent breathlessness, chest or abdominal pain, unexplained swelling, a lasting cough, or unexplained weight loss.
Mention any past asbestos exposure, even if it happened decades ago.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Malignant mesothelioma. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.