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Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is caused by exposure to asbestos through the ingestion or inhaling of microscopic asbestos fibers. Malignant Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that affects the abdomen, lining of lungs, heart and major organs of the body.

Once Inhaled or ingested asbestos fibers get lodged in body tissue causing inflammation which leads to the development of Mesothelioma cancer. More than 3,000 asbestos-containing products were used throughout the 20th century in the U. S.

Malignant Mesothelioma is an asbestos-linked cancer usually found in the pleural cavity around the lungs, or in the peritoneal cavity that encases the abdomen.

Malignant Mesothelioma symptoms may not appear for 10-40 years after first asbestos exposure.
More than 10,000 people in the U. S. are diagnosed with Mesothelioma and other asbestos-related disease each year.
The number of Mesothelioma cases is expected to peak worldwide in the year 2020.
The rate of Malignant Mesothelioma is 4 times higher in men than in women.
Mesothelioma has been linked to workplace asbestos exposure.
About 10% of people diagnosed with malignant Mesothelioma are living at least 5 years according to the American Cancer Society.
CBP501 is a synthetic peptide that has been found to increase the effectiveness of the Mesothelioma drug Cisplatin as it accumulates in Mesothelioma tumors.
Cisplatin is typically used in a combination with Pemetrexed in Mesothelioma patients.
More than 700,000 asbestos victims have filed lawsuits against more than 6,000 Asbestos companies in U. S. Courts.
There is no cure for Malignant Mesothelioma.
The earlier Mesothelioma is diagnosed the more treatment options are available for a Mesothelioma patient. If you are experiencing Mesothelioma related symptoms you should consult a doctor experienced in diagnosing malignant Mesothelioma from asbestos exposure.

The earlier Mesothelioma is diagnosed the more treatment options are available for a Mesothelioma patient. If you are experiencing Mesothelioma related symptoms you should consult a doctor experienced in diagnosing malignant Mesothelioma from asbestos exposure.

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Types of Mesothelioma

There are 2,500-3,000 malignant Mesothelioma cases diagnosed each year in the U. S. If you are experiencing any combination of the symptoms listed below you should a doctor immediately.

Symptoms of Malignant Mesothelioma:

Abdominal bloating & pain
Anemia
Bowel obstruction
Blood clotting
Chest pain
Chronic dry cough
Chronic fatigue
Coughing up blood
Difficulty breathing
Difficulty swallowing
Dyspnea
Fatigue and weakness
Fluid build-up in the lungs
High Fevers
Nausea
Neck Swelling
Shortness of breath
Tumors around the lungs, abdomen and heart.
Unexplained weight-loss

A majority of patients do not discover they have Mesothelioma until they are seeing a doctor for other symptoms to common everyday ailments. Malignant Mesothelioma symptoms can take anywhere from 10 to 40 years to develop following exposure to asbestos.

HAVE YOU BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH MESOTHELIOMA?

If you or a family member has been diagnosed with Mesothelioma or any other Asbestos-related disease we can help you.

Mesothelioma Diagnosis

Several methods are used in reaching a Mesothelioma diagnosis including:
CT/CAT Scan
Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
MRI
Needle Biopsy
PET scan
Pleuroscopy
Tumor markers/blood test
Chest X-ray

A Mesothelioma Lawsuit can help you get compensation for:

Disfigurement
End of life expenses
Expenses not covered by health insurance
Funeral expenses
Loss of spousal support
Lost wages
Medical expenses
Mesothelioma treatment
Pain & suffering
Travel expenses relating to medical treatments

Mesothelioma Treatment

There are 3 main treatments for Mesothelioma are; surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.The primary treatment options for malignant Mesothelioma are surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.

Factors Considered in Mesothelioma Treatment

Age of the patient
Degree to which the cancer has spread
Location of the cancer
Physical health of the patient
Size of the tumor
Stage of the cancer - 1-4 Mesothelioma staging
Type of the Mesothelioma

Surgery – Mesothelioma Treatment

Before any surgery is considered for the treatment a Mesothelioma patient's overall health is carefully evaluated.
Aggressive surgery for malignant Mesothelioma is aimed at long-term control and relief of painful symptoms.

· Surgical treatment for Mesothelioma patients will usually involve the removal of some of the lining of the chest or abdomen.

· Surgery is difficult in Pleural Mesothelioma patients when the disease is in later stages because the tumor has typically spread to other areas of the body such as the abdominal cavity and lymph nodes.

In the early stages of a diagnosis surgery can be used to slow the advance of Mesothelioma cancer.

Radiation Therapy – Mesothelioma Treatment

Radiation Therapy (also known as radiotherapy) for Mesothelioma patients is designed to kill or shrink cancer tumors by use of high-energy x-rays or by placing a small tube of radioactivematerial near the affected area.
Radiation treatment is also used to relive symptoms of malignant Mesothelioma.
Radiation is administered after surgery in the hopes of killing the remaining Mesothelioma tumor cells.
Radiation therapy can be used to relieve symptoms of malignant Mesothelioma, including chest pain.
Radiation treatment for Mesothelioma patients is typically administered 5 days a week for several weeks.
Radiation therapy may be administered after surgery in an attempt to kill cancer tumors that could not be removed during the surgery.

Chemotherapy – Mesothelioma Treatment

Chemotherapy treatment is called a “systemic treatment” meaning that the drug enters the patient’s bloodstream, travels throughout the body, and kills cancer cells and tumors throughout the body.
Chemotherapy treatment is the use of drug medications to kill the Mesothelioma cancer cells.
Chemotherapy can also kill the healthy cells that divide rapidly in Mesothelioma patients.
Chemotherapy can be taken in pill form or by a needle in the muscle or directly into the veins.
Different combinations of chemotherapy drugs have been tried with mixed results.

Filing a Mesothelioma Lawsuit against asbestos companies and manufacturers responsible for your asbestos exposure will help you be compensated for the high cost of Mesothelioma treatments.

800Mesothelioma.com has helped Mesothelioma victims and their families win multi-million dollar settlements throughout the United States.

If you have an eligible Mesothelioma diagnosed case our Experienced Mesothelioma lawyers will come to you and gather all the information needed to file your Mesothelioma lawsuit. Many of our clients never have to leave the comfort of their home to receive compensation for Mesothelioma.

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TYPES OF MESOTHELIOMA

Types of Mesothelioma

Abdominal Mesothelioma

Peritoneal Mesothelioma

Pleural Mesothelioma

Pericardial Mesothelioma

Epithelial Mesothelioma

Sarcomatoid Mesothelioma

Biphasic Mesothelioma

Adenocarcinoma Mesothelioma