You have probably seen ads on TV that certain law groups want you to call them. I often wonder if the attorneys benefit from these class action lawsuits more than the victim. At least investigate other sources of compensation first.
Actually, the mesoblog’s website cautions against responding to TV commercials and billboard ads. The page on legal advice is reasonable.
Mesothelioma – A malignant tumor of the mesothelium. The mesothelium is the thin lining on the surface of the body cavities and the organs that are contained within them
Asbestosis: A condition featuring scarring of the lungs caused by inhaled asbestos fibers. Asbestosis is irreversible. It tends to lead to COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), a progressive disorder that can be disabling or fatal.
Asbestosis can lead to mesothelioma developing.
From the link…
The most common illness associated with asbestos is mesothelioma, a rare and deadly cancer caused by asbestos exposure.
The largest percentage of mesothelioma patients have developed it as a result of being exposed asbestos over a long period of time. I.e. during their employment, or someone who has had to wash their spouses clothing over many years, unwittingly not realizing that the clothing is contaminated with asbestos fibers.
The majority of people that will be diagnosed with mesothelioma within the next 20 year period, are those who have been heavily exposed to asbestos – 20-40 years previously, prior to when asbestos was banned. Therefore after 2020, there will be fewer people diagnosed with the disease.
People who are still at risk from developing mesothelioma are those who are unwittingly are doing a job where asbestos still remains. I.e. In old buildings. For instance – the plumber may constantly work on asbestos covered pipes etc, and may cut into the asbestos or tear off the asbestos, releasing the deadly fibers into the air and inhaling them.
Asbestos is only dangerous when it is friable (crumbly) or when it is disturbed. I.e. cut, sawn, drilled or sanded, etc.
Can anybody tell me names of tumour markers that appear in blood in case of mesothelioma?And can they appear in other types of cancer?
D2-40 and podoplanin are two blood markers for mesothelioma tumor cells. D2-40 may appear also as a marker for retinal cancer. There are other tests.
Standard treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. Sometimes, these treatments are combined. for more detail explanation you can read at the source link below.
Mesothelioma is very hard to control, the researcher try to find a new treatments and better ways to use current treatments. Before any new treatment can be recommended for general use, doctors conduct clinical trials to find out whether the treatment is safe for patients and effective against the disease.
Is it possible that her Mother or father was exposed to asbestos? She may have picked it up from her father (even before birth) or mother.
All patients I have nursed with a mesothelioma were men and men that had worked in some kind of dock lands work or painting/building work.
Working with certain paints in the 1940’sand working in the docks can expose to asbestos.
It is interesting that you mention about the hospital renovations as many old building s did contain asbestos.
If you have asbestos insulation then this is a serious problem. If it’s loose asbestos then this is known as friable asbestos which is a lot more dangerous than asbestos cement or asbestos vinyl floor tiles.
Asbestos fibres can easily float around your house which may be inhaled by you, your family or any visitors. Any to asbestos exposure can lead to mesothelioma, asbestosis and lung cancer.
The only real way to know if the insulation contains asbestos or not is to have it laboratory tested. Look in your yellow pages or on the net for suitable asbestos analysis labs.
It may pay to be cautious when gathering a sample as well. Use a proper respirator, don’t stir up too much dust, and seal the sample in a clear plastic bag.
The primary risk factor for developing mesothelioma is asbestos exposure. I believe I saw a statistic, and you know what they say about statistics, that said 80% of mesothelioma diagnoses are related to asbestos exposure. This does sound about right. Certain exposures to radiation also are known to develop mesothelioma. Here are some of the symptoms taken from beatmesothelioma.blogspot.com
* pain in the lower back or at the side of the chest
* shortness of breath
* difficulty swallowing
* cough
* fever
* fatigue
* abdominal pain, weight loss, and nausea and vomiting (symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma)
Mesothelioma is a type of lung cancer. I believe he got it from asbestos.
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that is primarily caused by exposure to certain types of asbestos, a material once used in building construction. The disease can affect the lungs, the abdomen, or the heart. There are three types of mesothelioma:-
-Pleural: Pleural mesothelioma affects the pleura – the lining of the lungs. It is the most common type of mesothelioma.
-Peritoneal: Peritoneal mesothelioma affects the peritoneum – the lining of the abdomen.
-Pericardial: Pericardial mesothelioma affects the pericardium, the membrane that surrounds the heart. It is the least common type, affecting about 5 percent of people with the disease.
Causes of Mesothelioma
Asbestos exposure is the number one cause for mesothelioma. Asbestos is a fibrous mineral that was once found in many types industrial building supplies and equipment. Asbestos was used until the mid 1970’s when the risks of exposure were becoming evident. It is still used today, yet in a very limited capacity.
Asbestos exposure doesn’t result immediately in cancer. It takes years for the cancer to form and cause symptoms. Workers exposed in the 1950’s, 60’s, and 70’s are just now being diagnosed with mesothelioma.