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Mesothelioma
is generally referred to as malignant mesothelioma.
It is a carcinoma or cancer of the lining of the lung (pleural
mesothelioma) or the lining of the abdomen (peritoneal
mesothelioma).
Asbestos exposure is the only proven cause of mesothelioma
in North America, and occurrence may be anywhere from 10 to
40 or more years after the first exposure to asbestos.
Mesothelioma
symptoms involve pain - usually in the back, chest or abdomen,
shortness of breath, fatigue and weight loss. The shortness
of breath may be felt to be sudden. Pleural effusion
occurs as cell fluids collect between the lining of the lung
and the chest cavity. Chest x-rays generally show a haziness
on one or both sides of the chest or a cloudy area may conceal
an entire lung from view.
Thoracentesis
(draining of this fluid) is an accepted treatment for this
condition as it enables the patient to breathe normally temporarily.
The fluid frequently builds up again, and may be drained again.
Other treatment options for those diagnosed with malignant
mesothelioma include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy and
some experimental vaccine therapies.
The patient
and the doctor must weigh the choices of treatment carefully.
Treatment of choice may involve a combination of these options.
Although more cases of survival are documented now, historically,
the prognosis of malignant mesothelioma was almost always
fatal, the goal of treatment must be to add valuable time
to the victim's life or to make the patient more comfortable.
The side effects and trauma associated with the treatments
must be carefully weighed against the benefits, in consultation
with your doctor.
Diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma
is extremely difficult for many reasons. A tissue sample
from a biopsy viewed with an electron microscope, provides
a definitive diagnosis when results are positive. A
doctor, however, needs a working diagnosis in order to do
the biopsy. As malignant mesothelioma is rare, it does
not come readily to mind. Malignant mesothelioma often
has the appearance of an adenocarcinoma and is misdiagnosed
and often mistreated for this other type of cancer. Most importantly,
this deadly disease may be developed years after an extremely
low exposure to asbestos, which may not even be remembered
by the patient when providing medical history. Exposure
may be as simple as living near a site involved with asbestos
products or handling contaminated clothing or buying a used
car contaminated by an asbestos worker.
Low exposures
to asbestos can lead to the development of malignant
mesothelioma.
This is unusual. Carcinogens (cancer causing agents)
are normally shown to be more dangerous as length or dosage
of exposure increases.
There are two things that
you can do if exposed to asbestos.
- Contact a physician
to evaluate your risk of developing an asbestos-related
disease, and to document your exposure to asbestos.
Delay in diagnosis and treatment can be fatal.
- Contact a personal
injury attorney who can counsel you in this complex
legal situation. Your situation must be evaluated
carefully in order to protect your rights fully. Deadlines
for filing claims or lawsuits for an asbestos-related disease
are strict and the clock begins ticking as soon as you are
aware of the exposure. Several areas of personal injury
law may apply to your case, such as:
- Product
Liability: Your exposure to asbestos may have
been due to a faulty or defective product such as brake
linings, or asbestos lined gloves. Your asbestos
attorney can evaluate your legal rights and advise you
of possible compensation.
- Professional
Malpractice: Medical malpractice or negligence,
leading to delay in treatment or incorrect treatment
or missed diagnosis can be especially lethal in an asbestos
related disease. You lawyer can protect your rights
and represent your interests.
- Workers
Compensation: Your asbestos exposure
may have been job-related or happened on the job.
Even though the
company that you worked with when exposed to asbestos
has filed for bankruptcy or has been bought by another
company, you may still be entitled to compensation.
Many of these laws are special federal laws relating
to asbestos.
- Wrongful
death: Your family member may have died from
an asbestos-related disease. Seek legal counsel before
the statute of limitations becomes an issue.
Special Note: Prior to
accepting an insurance settlement in a case of asbestos exposure
or disease, it is generally wise to speak with a personal
injury lawyer to evaluate your situation and to ensure that
your interests are protected. Most personal injury attorneys
provide free initial consultations and most will only be paid
if you win your case and receive a judgment. Frequently,
personal injury attorneys will receive a percentage of the
settlement awarded to you. Legal advice can save
you time, trouble and money and can insure that you are treated
fairly.
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