One of the main reasons people get mesothelioma, a cancer of the
mesothelium, most often affects the lungs and chest cavity. However,
mesothelioma can also do damage to other areas of the body such as the
abdomen and the pericardium. People who held
jobs in environments that contained asbestos
could be at risk for mesothelioma. Another way people are exposed to
asbestos and can be at risk for developing mesothelioma is if they
lived in a
home that was constructed using materials that contained asbestos.
Symptoms of Mesothelioma
There are quite a few symptoms of mesothelioma. An important thing to
note is that symptoms of mesothelioma typically do not show up after
asbestos exposure
until anywhere between 20 and 50 years. Once the symptoms of
mesothelioma begin to arise, they can include: collapsed lung,
jaundice, breathing difficulties, blood clots and anemia. Some of the
most frequent symptoms of mesothelioma are intense chest pains and a
cough. Others may experience weight loss, tumors and low blood sugar
levels.
Treatment for Mesothelioma
Treatment
for mesothelioma may include surgery to remove the lining of the chest,
radiotherapy, chemotherapy or immunotherapy. Another treatment for
mesothelioma involves a technique in which the abdominal area is
penetrated with a heated chemotherapy agent after a tumor is removed.
Since mesothelioma is typically a deadly disease, doctors and
specialists have developed treatments for mesothelioma that minimize
patients' pain.
Mesothelioma Lawyers
Mesothelioma
lawyers are able to discuss cases with people suffering from the
disease. If you or someone you know was exposed to asbestos and is now
suffering from mesothelioma,
contact a mesothelioma lawyer to discuss your options and talk about what to do next.
