Mesothelioma LawA rare form of cancer usually caused by exposure to asbestos dust or fibers in the workplace, mesothelioma affects thousands of people each year all over the world. One of the many devastating aspects of the cancer is that by the time it can be correctly diagnosed, the cancer has usually progressed to an advanced stage when medical options for treating it are limited. Legal professionals specializing in mesothelioma law have been helping families for years to get the financial help they need to pay for medical expenses and if you or a loved one is a victim of mesothelioma, this site will provide information about your options as well as provide an overview of mesothelioma law.
What is Mesothelioma?Mesothelioma is a cancer that forms in the body’s mesothelium, a membrane that covers most internal organs. Depending on the location in the body, the mesothelium can have different names: In the abdomen, it is called peritoneal mesothelioma. Pleural mesothelioma affects mesothelial tissues in the lungs and chest. In the initial stages, the mesothelial cells develop abnormalities and multiply and if left undiagnosed, it can spread to other locations in the body.
Symptoms depend on the cancer’s location in the body but may include chest pain, shortness of breath, fever, anemia, abnormal blood clotting, obstruction of the bowel, abdominal pain, and others. Correct diagnosis involves a minimally invasive procedure to collect tissue samples for a biopsy which are sent to a pathologist for analysis.