Summary
What is Mesothelioma?Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that attacks a very vital sac that protects our internal organs, called the mesothelium. Essentially a tumor of the mesothelium. This disease occurs when cancerous or malignant cells attack the mesothelium. Mesothelioma is a very rare form of cancer. It is one of the deadliest diseases known to man.
On average, after being infected, the life span is less than a short 24months.
Mesothelioma is caused by the inhalation of asbestos fibers. These fibers were commonly used up until 1975, but in some places asbestos fibers are still being used today. Many cases of asbestos have resulted from the work environment. Most commonly the areas of work where one could have been exposed to asbestos are mining and milling, construction, insulation installation, fireproofing, auto repair, and many US military workers that worked with materials containing asbestos such as dry wall, roofing, cement, etc . Your loved ones could have even brought these fibers home with them from their jobs as well, infecting their entire families. Mesothelimoa can result from exposure to asbestos over long periods of time or just from brief exposure. Most of the people infected were the sole providers for their families.
Little did these laborers know that they were slowly killing themselves and their families. Many of these companies knew the affects of asbestos and they made their profits off the workers that ended up giving their lives for these companies to make billions.
What is asbestos?
Asbestos consists of tiny flexible fibers. Asbestos has been used in everything from cement to roofing materials. Asbestos fibers can enter the air one breathes and either be inhaled or ingested and can ultimately cause lung cancer, larynx cancer, kidney cancer, lung ailments, and of course Mesothelioma.
OSHA now regulates the acceptable amount of asbestos that an individual can be exposed to without risk; if levels exceed acceptable amounts, protective gear must be provided to employees.
News Update:
January 25, 2006Bill proposing a $140 billion compensation fund goes to the Senate floor A legislative bill proposing a $140 billion compensation fund for asbestos victims will go to the Senate floor on February 6. The bill is designed not only to compensate the many people who have been adversely affected by asbestos, but also to alleviate the myriad of high price lawsuits ensuing against companies culpable for asbestos exposure.
January 18, 2006
McDermott Attempts Asbestos Claims Settlement McDermott International Inc.’s proposal to reconcile up to 300,000 asbestos related injury claims through various settlements has been approved by U.S. District Judge Sarah Vance. The settlements could cost the company between $375 and $955 million in company funds.
According to the American Cancer Society, Mesothelioma is an extremely rare diagnosis, but there is about 3,000 new cases reported annually in the United States. Lately the new cases reported has risen due to the 20 or so years it takes for symptoms to appear.
Am I at risk for developing Mesothelioma?
The only known cause of Mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos. This can be exposure over long periods of time or just briefly if in the right magnitude. Smoking is one major factor that can increase ones probability of getting Mesothelioma. Age can also increase ones risk for mesothelioma and also the disease is more commonly found in men, however it usually is men that take up the occupations that involve situations where asbestos can be found.
Symptoms sometimes may not appear for 20 - 50 years after asbestos exposure.
Many common symptom include,Weight loss, anemia, blood clotting abnormalities, abdominal pain, swelling in the abdominal cavity, difficulty in swallowing, pain and swelling in the face or neck area. If Mesothelioma remains undetected, cancer cells spread to other organs of the body making a cure more difficult to achieve.
Mesothelioma Treatment
Treatment depends on the stage of the disease and may include: surgery, removal of lung, removal of part of the diaphragm, radiation therapy, chemotherapy.
Due to the increase in Mesothelioma, free clinical trials and research are now being offered. If you suspect that you may be at risk for Mesothelioma, please see your doctor without delay.
Also it is very important you talk to a lawyer. Provided below are lawyers that will consult you initially for free. Many cases of Mesothelioma have resulted in the victims awarded in structured settlements tens of millions of dollars for their pain and suffering and also to protect their loved ones in the future.
If you or someone you know has developed mesothelioma or another asbestos related disease after they worked near asbestos, you need to contact a specialized mesothelioma lawyer / asbestos lawyer. Many law firms have had successful litigation lawsuits against companies that exposed you or your loved one to asbestos. You deserve the right to be compensated for your losses please contact an attorney today!
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