Mesothelioma & Asbestos Exposure

Detecting Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma Attorneys Explain Symptoms And Diagnosis Mesothelioma caused by asbestos exposure can take decades to develop. However, once the symptoms are detected, this kind of cancer progresses quickly, which is why early detection is so important. An early diagnosis of mesothelioma will typically allow you and your doctor to pursue advanced treatment options. Though there is...

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Mesothelioma Diagnosis

Mesothelioma Lawyer Supports Victims Of Asbestos Diseases in Virginia, Maryland and the DC Areas LOOKING FOR HELP AFTER A MESOTHELIOMA DIAGNOSIS? Mesothelioma is a particularly devastating form of cancer that is commonly caused by asbestos exposure. While it can take decades to develop in a patient, it is often fatal within a few years of detection. For...

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Symptoms of Mesothelioma

According to The Mesothelioma Center, each year in the United States, about 3,000 people receive a mesothelioma diagnosis. Additionally, between 12,000 and 15,000 Americans die from mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases annually. The symptoms of mesothelioma may vary depending on whether it affects the lungs, abdomen or heart. However, the early signs are usually mild and...

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Secondhand Asbestos Exposure for Families

Mesothelioma does not just affect those who worked in shipyards, factories or other locations known for containing asbestos fibers. Every year, more reports of mesothelioma in spouses, children and siblings of those who worked or are working near asbestos appear all over the world. Those working in these high-risk industries unknowingly brought these toxic fibers home with...

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Lawsuits for Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma, an aggressive cancer caused by asbestos exposure, can take anywhere from 20 to 50 years to start showing symptoms. However, if you receive a mesothelioma diagnosis, time is of the essence both for treatment opportunities and an asbestos lawsuit. Cancer treatments are expensive, but you have the right to seek compensation from...

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Part of Capitol Closed to Public Due to Potential Asbestos Issue

Prior to 1980, asbestos was regularly used as insulation in buildings. Many other building products also contained asbestos, including fireproofing products, spackling compounds, tiles, roofing materials, ductwork and elevator equipment. Research has definitively proven that exposure to asbestos causes serious health conditions, including lung cancer and mesothelioma. Even the United States Capitol buildings were not exempt...

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