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Mesothelioma Cure

Exposure to asbestos can lead to various diseases affecting the lungs including mesothelioma.  Often called “asbestos cancer,” mesothelioma is highly aggressive and is resistant to many of the standard cancer treatment options.  The prognosis for mesothelioma patients is usually grim with the average survival time varying from 4 – 18 months after diagnosis.

Mesothelioma victims have either inhaled or swallowed asbestos fibers which then travel through the lungs and become lodged in the pleura, the thin, saran wrap-type membrane lining the lungs.  The cancer can also develop in the abdominal (peritoneal) area of the body.

Mesothelioma is a rare disease in the general population, with between two thousand and three thousand new diagnoses every year. However, it is not rare among those workers at companies that manufactured asbestos-containing products or workers in certain trades or industries that handled asbestos.  More men than women are affected with the disease, with the average age at diagnosis being 60 years.

One problem with treating mesothelioma is that the tumor spreads along surfaces, nerves and blood vessels. This makes it hard for treatment to rid the patient of all of the disease. Patients are often referred to specialists who work with them and their doctors to determine the best treatment.

With an early diagnosis and appropriate care, the patient may get some relief from their symptoms, although there is no known cure.  Palliative treatment is available through surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.  Since diagnosis is often made once the disease is too advanced for surgery, a combination of chemotherapy and radiation are often used to improve survival time.

The average survival time varies from 4 – 18 months. Each case is unique, and the length of survival and prognosis depend on:

  • The diagnosed stage of the tumor.
  • The age and general health of the victim.
  • Whether surgery is an option.

Participation in a clinical trial may offer more treatment options.

Information on Mesothelioma Lawsuits

The great tragedy of mesothelioma is that it was preventable – and now there are no known cures. Many of the companies that manufactured and profited from the sale of asbestos-containing products were aware of the hazards of asbestos. These companies did not warn of the risks or protect workers.

After a link was established between asbestos exposure and lung-related diseases in the 1960′s, victims of the deadly disease were able to begin litigation and start to hold those companies responsible for their disease.

If you are a victim of mesothelioma due to negligence of your employer, you may be eligible for compensation.  Our lawyers can help you with your lawsuits or claims and will stay with you throughout the litigation process.

Contact a Belluck & Fox Asbestos Lawyer Today

If you have recently received a diagnosis of mesothelioma, or are suffering from symptoms of an asbestos-related disease, you may be eligible to file claims or lawsuits, or be involved in a class action lawsuit, for compensation from the companies responsible for your cancer.  While we can’t help you find cures or improve your prognosis, we can help you get the compensation you deserve.

The lawyers at Belluck & Fox pride themselves on their commitment and support to you when investigating your mesothelioma case. From the initial meeting, we will explain your legal options and start our research and investigation of your claims, and we will continue to represent you throughout every phase of litigation, through your settlement.