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Everything You Need To Know About Mesothelioma (TYPES, CAUSES, TREATMENT by blog4all(m): 11:34pm On Aug 19, 2019
Everything you need to know about Mesothelioma (TYPES, CAUSES, TREATMENT, MESOTHELIOMA LAWYER)

Mesothelioma is a malignant tumor that is caused by inhaled asbestos fibers and forms in the lining of the lungs, abdomen or heart. Symptoms can include shortness of breath and chest pain. The life expectancy for most mesothelioma patients is approximately 12 months after diagnosis. Treatment may improve prognosis and can include surgery, chemotherapy or radiation, getting Mesothelioma Lawyer is also important.

Mesothelioma is an aggressive and deadly form of cancer, it’s a can of sickness we don’t wish anybody to suffer, because for many people with mesothelioma, a cure isn’t possible in this post, we bring you everything you need to know about mesothelioma.

What is mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that develops from the thin layer of tissue that covers many of the internal organs (known as the mesothelium). The most common area affected is the lining of the lungs and chest wall. Less commonly the lining of the abdomen and rarely the sac surrounding the heart, or the sac surrounding the testis may be affected. Signs and symptoms of mesothelioma may include shortness of breath due to fluid around the lung, a swollen abdomen, chest wall pain, cough, feeling tired, and weight loss.These symptoms typically come on slowly.

More than 80% of mesothelioma cases are caused by exposure to asbestos. The greater the exposure the greater the risk. As of 2013, about 125 million people worldwide have been exposed to asbestos at work. High rates of disease occur in people who mine asbestos, produce products from asbestos, work with asbestos products, live with asbestos workers, or work in buildings containing asbestos. Asbestos exposure and the onset of cancer are generally separated by about 40 years. Washing the clothing of someone who worked with asbestos also increases the risk. Other risk factors include genetics and infection with the simian virus 40. The diagnosis may be suspected based on chest X-ray and CT scan findings, and is confirmed by either examining fluid produced by the cancer or by a tissue biopsy of the cancer.

Prevention centers around reducing exposure to asbestos. Treatment often includes surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. A procedure known as pleurodesis, which involves using substances such as talc to scar together the pleura, may be used to prevent more fluid from building up around the lungs. Chemotherapy often includes the medications cisplatin and pemetrexed. The percentage of people that survive five years following diagnosis is on average 8% in the United States.

In 2015, about 60,800 people had mesothelioma, and 32,000 died from the disease. Rates of mesothelioma vary in different areas of the world. Rates are higher in Australia, the United Kingdom, and lower in Japan. It occurs in about 3,000 people per year in the United States. It occurs more often in males than females. Rates of disease have increased since the 1950s. Diagnosis typically occurs after the age of 65 and most deaths occur around 70 years old. The disease was rare before the commercial use of asbestos.

Causes
Working with asbestos is the most common risk factor for mesothelioma. However, mesothelioma has been reported in some individuals without any known exposure to asbestos. Tentative evidence also raises concern about carbon-fibre nanotubes.

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Re: Everything You Need To Know About Mesothelioma (TYPES, CAUSES, TREATMENT by brainstorm214(m): 11:05am On Feb 26, 2020
in fact a mesothelioma lawyer specializes in asbestos compensation through litigation, such as dispute resolution and asbestos lawsuits. The best lawyers in asbestos-related cases have the knowledge, understanding and resourcefulness in all aspects of asbestos law and practice in a well-established National law firm.
Re: Everything You Need To Know About Mesothelioma (TYPES, CAUSES, TREATMENT by MrsSandman: 5:42pm On Feb 26, 2020
brainstorm214:
in fact a mesothelioma lawyer specializes in asbestos compensation through litigation, such as dispute resolution and asbestos lawsuits. The best lawyers in asbestos-related cases have the knowledge, understanding and resourcefulness in all aspects of asbestos law and practice in a well-established National law firm.
Mesothelioma is a terrible cancer of the lining of the main organs, especially the lungs, heart, and various abdominal organs. The last near-death stages of mesothelioma are painful, and life expectancy is short. This stage of cancer is almost always terminal.
Re: Everything You Need To Know About Mesothelioma (TYPES, CAUSES, TREATMENT by stormtrooper: 5:43pm On Feb 26, 2020
yeah, you should hire a mesothelioma lawyer because asbestos-related cancer could be prevented. You have the legal right to file a mesotheliomal claim or other legal action against negligent companies and manufacturers.

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