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Mesothelioma  & Asbestos: Health Information You Need To Know

Asbestos mesothelioma is a form of cancer - a cancer of the 'Mesothelium', which is a sac that protects and covers many of the internal organs of our body. Many people think that hardly anyone gets this type of cancer anymore, but statistics indicate that about 2,000 new cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed in the U.S. alone, each and every year.

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What is the Relationship Between Mesothelioma and Exposure to Asbestos?

Asbestos is a name given to a group of minerals that have been mined and used extensively, especially in industry and building construction, since the beginning of the 20th Century.

Inhaling (and swallowing) of these microscopic particles floating in the air causes them to be absorbed into the body - and one of the resulting medical conditions can be asbestos mesothelioma.

Could I Have Been Exposed ? What is My Risk?

Asbestos has been widely used throughout industry in the manufacture of many products, such as roof shingles, flooring products, insulation, cement, brake linings and fabrics. Persons employed  in shipyards, HVAC companies, mines, and insulation manufacturers may have been exposed - sometimes without their knowledge.

What Are Some of the Symptoms?

Diagnosis of this disease can be difficult, as the symptoms of asbestos mesothelioma are similar to symptoms for other medical conditions, and may not appear for many years - even decades. A physician will take the patient's medical history, and perform a thorough medical exam, including taking biopsies of any suspect tissues. Common symptoms include shortness of breath, chest pain (in pleural mesothelioma), weight loss and abdominal pain & swelling (peritoneal mesothelioma), and in other instances anemia, fevers, and problems with blood clotting.

What Can I Do If I Have Been Diagnosed?

If you have been diagnosed with asbestos mesothelioma, you should follow all your doctor's orders and prescribed course of treatment. As well, you should also consider contacting an mesothelioma attorney. Many attorneys specialize in helping persons who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma - most importantly in investigating if monetary reimbursements are due to the patient. A negligent business who exposed their workers and did not adequately protect them may be required, if found guilty, to compensate those workers for medical bills, as well as for their pain and suffering. A qualified asbestos and mesothelioma attorney will work closely with your doctor and help you win your case.