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Fluid and Tissue Sample Tests. If you have a buildup of fluid in the body that may be related to mesothelioma, your doctor can remove a sample of the fluid by inserting a needle through the skin into the area of fluid buildup.
Doctors don't always treat stage IV mesothelioma with radiation therapy, but they may recommend the procedure depending upon your tumor growth and overall health. Radiation therapy at this stage might be able to reduce the size of tumors, which can lessen chest pressure, decrease pain and improve breathing.