What is Mesothelioma?
Posted on: February 6, 2024Mesothelioma is an unusual, but no longer seldom cancer that is difficult to diagnose, treat, and responds poorly to therapy. Mesothelioma is a cancer in which cancerous or malignant cells appear around the heart, chest or abdominal region of the body. It is believed the main cause is exposure to asbestos. Infact, it takes about 30-40 years after asbestos exposure, for mesothelioma symptoms to occur.
Shortness of breath and pain in the chest due to an accumulation of fluid in the pleura are often symptoms of pleural mesothelioma. Symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma include weight loss and abdominal pain and swelling due to a buildup of fluid in the abdomen. If the cancer has spread beyond the mesothelium to other parts of the body, symptoms may include pain, trouble swallowing, or swelling of the neck or face.
A lot of people working for asbestos manufacturing companies have been exposed to the substance which then leads to Mesothelioma. Infact, once the symptoms are detected, the patient has a maximum life span of not more than 18 months. Yes, this is a very sad fact. So who is responsible for this? Read below…
It is essential to contact a Mesothelioma attorney who can evaluate your case, and answer any questions that you might have, regarding any treatment options, legal avenues of compensation and financial assistance, info on clinical trials and more. If you go ahead and pursue a lawsuit, the attorney will not charge you until he wins you the case. This is called a lawsuit on contingency basis.
