Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma, a cancer of the lining of the lung called the "pleura," is almost always caused by inhaling asbestos fibers. Every year thousands of workers and retired workers are diagnosed with mesothelioma. The attorneys at Martin & Jones have been helping mesothelioma victims and their families obtain asbestos disease compensation for more than two decades. If you have been diagnosed, it is important that you speak with a mesothelioma lawyer.
Below we briefly discuss the symptoms, diagnosis and treatments available to those diagnosed with mesothelioma, and how they can help you and your family with an asbestos claim.
Symptoms
There are generally two types of mesothelioma. The most common is pleural mesothelioma, and the second is peritoneal mesothelioma. Pleural mesothelioma affects the lining of the lung, and peritoneal mesothelioma affects the abdominal lining.
The most common symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are shortness of breath; pain while breathing; chest, back or shoulder pain; difficulty swallowing; frequent coughing and unexplained fever.Symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma include abdominal pain and swelling, nausea, loss of appetite and bowel problems.
Diagnosis
Mesothelioma is usually diagnosed following an x-ray or CT scan which detects fluid around the pleura of the lung or peritoneum of the abdomen. A biopsy may also be used by doctors to obtain tissue which is examined by a pathologist to confirm a diagnosis. The American Lung Association has a mesothelioma fact sheet which provides helpful information on diagnosis of mesothelioma.
Diagnosed with Mesothelioma? What this Means
Have you been diagnosed with mesothelioma? If so, you are probably well aware that this is very serious. In fact, mesothelioma is a deadly form of cancer and one that needs to be treated as soon as it is diagnosed. Unfortunately, many people die from mesothelioma each and every year.
How do you get mesothelioma? Almost every case of this type of cancer is traced back to exposure to asbestos. Even though this product is no longer used in construction, it can still be found in older structures. Additionally, even if you were exposed to asbestos many years ago you are not out of the dark. There is a chance that you may begin to show signs of mesothelioma sooner or later. Of course, this is not something that you should sit back and worry about. Instead, it is good to keep this in mind and let your doctor check you out at least once per year.
While your first order of business is to treat mesothelioma, you should also realize that you may be able to seek legal recourse. In other words, you may have a case in which you can be awarded quite a bit of money; often times more than a million dollars. This will never be enough to make you feel better about your diagnosis, but you should do what you can to get what you deserve.
It is never easy to deal with any cancer diagnosis, and mesothelioma is no exception. If you or a family member is facing this, take the time to seek the best treatment and then contact a lawyer who specializes in this area.
Mesothelioma, a cancer of the lining of the lung called the "pleura," is almost always caused by inhaling asbestos fibers. Every year thousands of workers and retired workers are diagnosed with mesothelioma. The attorneys at Martin & Jones have been helping mesothelioma victims and their families obtain asbestos disease compensation for more than two decades. If you have been diagnosed, it is important that you speak with a mesothelioma lawyer.
Below we briefly discuss the symptoms, diagnosis and treatments available to those diagnosed with mesothelioma, and how they can help you and your family with an asbestos claim.
Symptoms
There are generally two types of mesothelioma. The most common is pleural mesothelioma, and the second is peritoneal mesothelioma. Pleural mesothelioma affects the lining of the lung, and peritoneal mesothelioma affects the abdominal lining.
The most common symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are shortness of breath; pain while breathing; chest, back or shoulder pain; difficulty swallowing; frequent coughing and unexplained fever.Symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma include abdominal pain and swelling, nausea, loss of appetite and bowel problems.
Diagnosis
Mesothelioma is usually diagnosed following an x-ray or CT scan which detects fluid around the pleura of the lung or peritoneum of the abdomen. A biopsy may also be used by doctors to obtain tissue which is examined by a pathologist to confirm a diagnosis. The American Lung Association has a mesothelioma fact sheet which provides helpful information on diagnosis of mesothelioma.
Diagnosed with Mesothelioma? What this Means
Have you been diagnosed with mesothelioma? If so, you are probably well aware that this is very serious. In fact, mesothelioma is a deadly form of cancer and one that needs to be treated as soon as it is diagnosed. Unfortunately, many people die from mesothelioma each and every year.
How do you get mesothelioma? Almost every case of this type of cancer is traced back to exposure to asbestos. Even though this product is no longer used in construction, it can still be found in older structures. Additionally, even if you were exposed to asbestos many years ago you are not out of the dark. There is a chance that you may begin to show signs of mesothelioma sooner or later. Of course, this is not something that you should sit back and worry about. Instead, it is good to keep this in mind and let your doctor check you out at least once per year.
While your first order of business is to treat mesothelioma, you should also realize that you may be able to seek legal recourse. In other words, you may have a case in which you can be awarded quite a bit of money; often times more than a million dollars. This will never be enough to make you feel better about your diagnosis, but you should do what you can to get what you deserve.
