Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Mesothelioma Lawyers
Mesothelioma was a recent addition to the family of malignant cancers.
The origins of the disease lay in certain asbestos-related industries
especially asbestos-mining industry. Additionally, there were shipyards,
insulation factories and construction companies where the workers were,
unintentionally, exposed to asbestos dust and fibers that made their
way into various organs of their bodies through the process of
breathing. Having once entered into the human body, the asbestos dust
managed to stay there for decades before revealing its presence in form
of symptoms. These symptoms confused the doctors as they were related
to the commonly prevalent diseases like pneumonia. Obviously, the
prescribed treatment proved to be of no avail and the symptoms worsened
as more treatment was prescribed. It was after the origins of the
malady were traced to real culprit, i.e., the asbestos dust in the
asbestos-based factories that the legal community woke up to its
responsibility with regard to its victims..
Since the actual number of victims is not very large, the litigation demand is not substantial. As such. the supply in the form of lawyers specializing in Mesothelioma cases is limited.
If you are one of the unfortunate victims of mesothelioma, you will have to put in some effort to search out the right lawyer for your lawsuit for compensation. Lawyers truly specializing in Mesothelioma-related compensation cases are not easily available in every nook and corner of your counties and cities. The best course would be to find out from your colleagues or those who have suffered by working in asbestos-based industries and who may have also filed a lawsuit for compensation. Their experience with respect to the capability of the lawyer and the quality of his services can be invaluable.
If you search the Internet, you can find the websites of forums, social organizations, lawyers and law firms dealing exclusively with the causes of the sufferers of mesothelioma. A contact with them can be of great help and can save you many a false step in a trial-and-error approach and expensive mistakes.
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Since the actual number of victims is not very large, the litigation demand is not substantial. As such. the supply in the form of lawyers specializing in Mesothelioma cases is limited.
If you are one of the unfortunate victims of mesothelioma, you will have to put in some effort to search out the right lawyer for your lawsuit for compensation. Lawyers truly specializing in Mesothelioma-related compensation cases are not easily available in every nook and corner of your counties and cities. The best course would be to find out from your colleagues or those who have suffered by working in asbestos-based industries and who may have also filed a lawsuit for compensation. Their experience with respect to the capability of the lawyer and the quality of his services can be invaluable.
If you search the Internet, you can find the websites of forums, social organizations, lawyers and law firms dealing exclusively with the causes of the sufferers of mesothelioma. A contact with them can be of great help and can save you many a false step in a trial-and-error approach and expensive mistakes.
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Mesothelioma Treatment Costs
Mesothelioma is a cancerous affliction. It is primarily of three types,
pleural, peritoneal and pericardial. Like every form of malignant
cancer, the overall cost of its treatment may be huge. A person may be
required to spend thousands of dollars each month. The cost of treatment
of the disease depends upon many factors, i.e., age, side effects of
the treatment, the effects of the treatment on the overall health and
the chances of survival, as well as the stage and gravity of affliction
and the organs over which it has spread. Then a variety of treatments
are required to attack the malady.
Radiation therapy is used to attack the tumors with high-powered radiation, which is produced by certain radiation emitting materials or machines. Surgery is used to remove the afflicted organ or its part and chemotherapy is used to kill the cancer cells by injecting medicines intravenously into the afflicted areas. Sometimes, a combination of two or more therapies becomes necessary to cope with the disease. There are other treatment procedures, including thoracentesis and paracentesis, which take out the fluid from the chest and the abdomen.
The important point to note, however, is that individuals often contract the disease due to the willful negligence of an employer, who often knows full well the impact of continuous exposure of asbestos dust and flakes on the worker’s health, yet does not issue the necessary warning before offering employment or take adequate preventive measures; as such, employers are often liable for stringent punishment. So the responsibility of bearing the cost of treatment in addition to the punitive damages and the loss of wages lies squarely with the employer.
The best course for a patient should be to consult a lawyer immediately after being diagnosed as suffering from mesothelioma. As a specialist and an experienced lawyer, the attorney has a fairly good idea of the cost of treatment, as he may have already dealt with many similar cases. These costs therefore can be recovered easily from the employer.
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Radiation therapy is used to attack the tumors with high-powered radiation, which is produced by certain radiation emitting materials or machines. Surgery is used to remove the afflicted organ or its part and chemotherapy is used to kill the cancer cells by injecting medicines intravenously into the afflicted areas. Sometimes, a combination of two or more therapies becomes necessary to cope with the disease. There are other treatment procedures, including thoracentesis and paracentesis, which take out the fluid from the chest and the abdomen.
The important point to note, however, is that individuals often contract the disease due to the willful negligence of an employer, who often knows full well the impact of continuous exposure of asbestos dust and flakes on the worker’s health, yet does not issue the necessary warning before offering employment or take adequate preventive measures; as such, employers are often liable for stringent punishment. So the responsibility of bearing the cost of treatment in addition to the punitive damages and the loss of wages lies squarely with the employer.
The best course for a patient should be to consult a lawyer immediately after being diagnosed as suffering from mesothelioma. As a specialist and an experienced lawyer, the attorney has a fairly good idea of the cost of treatment, as he may have already dealt with many similar cases. These costs therefore can be recovered easily from the employer.
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Mesothelioma Treatment
Mesothelioma is a rare yet very complicated form of a cancerous disease.
It is contracted usually by persons working in asbestos mines and other
asbestos-related industries, where the air is permeated with very
minute asbestos dust particles that are inhaled during the breathing
process. These particles are so minute that they can be viewed only
under a microscope. These dust particles enter into the lungs,
intestine, heart and other vital organs of the human body. The symptoms
of the disease do not appear immediately; they have a very long
incubation period. But once they appear, they become life threatening
and result in a low survival rate.
The irony of the situation is that in most cases, the person is unable to interpret the symptoms when they arise. This is because symptoms, like cough, fever, shortness of breath, chest pains, etc., can be simply taken for common ailments. The incubation period of the symptoms is generally very long, sometimes lasting many years. This further compounds the problem, as both the patient and the doctor normally do not trace the origin of the problem to its actual cause, i.e. the breathing of asbestos dust.
It is when the normal treatment does no good to the patient that a need to prepare a history sheet of the patient’s past years of life and work is determined. The research starts with the family doctor referring the case to the mesothelioma specialists for their consultation and thorough examination.
Obviously the first step, like in every other medical problem, starts with preparing the work history of the patient and conducting diagnostic examination to confirm the suspicions aroused by it. The physical examination includes taking X-rays of heart, lungs and abdomen, MRIs, and CT scans, biopsies, etc., that may further corroborate or contradict the initial hypotheses. Once the diagnosis regarding the extent, the variety and the age of the malady is confirmed, a multi-specialty board of doctors meets to plan the treatment. The treatment of mesothelioma is coordinated with the regularly occurring new clinical tests trials. Still, the general treatment of the disease involves surgery to remove the affected tissue or the organ. Besides this, radiation treatment and chemotherapy are also prescribed to kill the cancerous cells.
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The irony of the situation is that in most cases, the person is unable to interpret the symptoms when they arise. This is because symptoms, like cough, fever, shortness of breath, chest pains, etc., can be simply taken for common ailments. The incubation period of the symptoms is generally very long, sometimes lasting many years. This further compounds the problem, as both the patient and the doctor normally do not trace the origin of the problem to its actual cause, i.e. the breathing of asbestos dust.
It is when the normal treatment does no good to the patient that a need to prepare a history sheet of the patient’s past years of life and work is determined. The research starts with the family doctor referring the case to the mesothelioma specialists for their consultation and thorough examination.
Obviously the first step, like in every other medical problem, starts with preparing the work history of the patient and conducting diagnostic examination to confirm the suspicions aroused by it. The physical examination includes taking X-rays of heart, lungs and abdomen, MRIs, and CT scans, biopsies, etc., that may further corroborate or contradict the initial hypotheses. Once the diagnosis regarding the extent, the variety and the age of the malady is confirmed, a multi-specialty board of doctors meets to plan the treatment. The treatment of mesothelioma is coordinated with the regularly occurring new clinical tests trials. Still, the general treatment of the disease involves surgery to remove the affected tissue or the organ. Besides this, radiation treatment and chemotherapy are also prescribed to kill the cancerous cells.
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Mesothelioma Symptoms
Mesothelioma is a disease caused by exposure to the asbestos dust. The
most unfortunate aspect of this disease is that its symptoms do not
appear soon enough or within a short enough time after exposure to the
asbestos dust. This complicates matters because when the symptoms
finally appear, in most cases, they are not associated with the disease.
It takes very long time, sometimes even decades, for the symptoms to
appear in form of obdurate cough, shortness of breath and chest pain.
Initially, the unsuspecting patient and even his family physician
associate these symptoms with common diseases like pneumonia. It is when
the disease starts spreading to other organs of the body that the
doctors apprehend and tend to trace the origin of the symptoms of this
life-threatening condition.
The other symptoms that appear are weight loss, breathing difficulty, fever and difficulty in swallowing food. The voice pattern may also change and the cough may be accompanied by blood; there also may be swelling on the neck and face.
Other symptoms can be in the form of pain in the abdomen, loss of appetite, nausea, palpitation of the heart and vomiting. There may also be anemia and clotting of the blood. The best course of action is that a person should inform the doctor about any regular or inadvertent and short exposure to asbestos dust. Even acute symptoms of mesothelioma may be mistakenly associated with other diseases.
There are, however, some patients who do not show any important symptoms at all. Tumors may develop around the heart and can spread to other parts of the body. As the time passes and the disease grows older, the symptoms of all the three types of Mesothelioma—pleural, peritoneal and pericardial—start appearing in more vigorous form. Even at this stage, the symptoms are likely to be confused with other diseases. It is important not to ignore symptoms that continue to persist over a long time. It is also necessary to know the symptoms of all the three forms of mesothelioma so that the disease can be identified in the nascent stage. The delay in identifying these symptoms may allow the disease to take firm roots in the system, and then it may become too late to treat it.
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The other symptoms that appear are weight loss, breathing difficulty, fever and difficulty in swallowing food. The voice pattern may also change and the cough may be accompanied by blood; there also may be swelling on the neck and face.
Other symptoms can be in the form of pain in the abdomen, loss of appetite, nausea, palpitation of the heart and vomiting. There may also be anemia and clotting of the blood. The best course of action is that a person should inform the doctor about any regular or inadvertent and short exposure to asbestos dust. Even acute symptoms of mesothelioma may be mistakenly associated with other diseases.
There are, however, some patients who do not show any important symptoms at all. Tumors may develop around the heart and can spread to other parts of the body. As the time passes and the disease grows older, the symptoms of all the three types of Mesothelioma—pleural, peritoneal and pericardial—start appearing in more vigorous form. Even at this stage, the symptoms are likely to be confused with other diseases. It is important not to ignore symptoms that continue to persist over a long time. It is also necessary to know the symptoms of all the three forms of mesothelioma so that the disease can be identified in the nascent stage. The delay in identifying these symptoms may allow the disease to take firm roots in the system, and then it may become too late to treat it.
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Mesothelioma Diagnosis
The diagnosis of any disease follows only after the appearance of the
symptoms. The problem with Mesothelioma is that its symptoms sometimes
appear decades after the patient had been exposed to the asbestos dust.
By this time, it is usually too late for treatment because the malady
has taken strong roots in various organs of the patient.
Awareness of the disease, its causes and symptoms is the best course of prevention. This means that if ever you have been exposed to asbestos dust, you should inform your physician immediately. This would enable your doctor to arrive at a conclusive diagnosis.
The initial symptoms of Mesothelioma may appear in form of cough, fever and shortness of breath. Doctors who do not know the history of a patient may associate these symptoms with the common prevalent diseases like pneumonia and treat them accordingly. But with the passage of time, symptoms may worsen and others may appear, back and chest pain accompanied with profuse perspiration. A person may experience difficulty in swallowing food, which in turn leads to the loss of weight and tiredness. Since the asbestos dust initially enters the lungs, the respiratory system is seriously affected.
All these symptoms point to graver danger and call for a different and a more serious multispecial diagnostic approach, which is not usually associated with ordinary or seasonal maladies. Detailed pathological tests need to be conducted along with X-rays of the chest, abdomen and lungs and Computed Topography scans (CT scans) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). If these tests tend to confirm the initial suspicions about the possible presence of mesothelioma, an examination of the fluid surrounding the lungs becomes essential; if this too appears inadequate, then an operation is performed to cut out a tissue sample to run biopsy on it. Other tests and examinations are also needed to identify the affected areas. The tests may include taking out samples of fluid from the affected organ to detect the existence of cells and their types to determine the exact kind of disease and the right course of treatment.
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Awareness of the disease, its causes and symptoms is the best course of prevention. This means that if ever you have been exposed to asbestos dust, you should inform your physician immediately. This would enable your doctor to arrive at a conclusive diagnosis.
The initial symptoms of Mesothelioma may appear in form of cough, fever and shortness of breath. Doctors who do not know the history of a patient may associate these symptoms with the common prevalent diseases like pneumonia and treat them accordingly. But with the passage of time, symptoms may worsen and others may appear, back and chest pain accompanied with profuse perspiration. A person may experience difficulty in swallowing food, which in turn leads to the loss of weight and tiredness. Since the asbestos dust initially enters the lungs, the respiratory system is seriously affected.
All these symptoms point to graver danger and call for a different and a more serious multispecial diagnostic approach, which is not usually associated with ordinary or seasonal maladies. Detailed pathological tests need to be conducted along with X-rays of the chest, abdomen and lungs and Computed Topography scans (CT scans) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). If these tests tend to confirm the initial suspicions about the possible presence of mesothelioma, an examination of the fluid surrounding the lungs becomes essential; if this too appears inadequate, then an operation is performed to cut out a tissue sample to run biopsy on it. Other tests and examinations are also needed to identify the affected areas. The tests may include taking out samples of fluid from the affected organ to detect the existence of cells and their types to determine the exact kind of disease and the right course of treatment.
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Mesothelioma Doctor Research
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer. It afflicts persons who have
worked in asbestos- related industries like asbestos mines, shipyards,
insulation factories and construction sites. Initially, the workers in
these establishments were unaware that the exposure to the asbestos dust
could result in such grave consequences. They became conscious of the
potential hazards of this disease after three or four decades, since the
disease lies dormant for such long periods. The result of dormancy was
that the medical field also recognized the existence of this disease a
bit late; when the patients came for treatment, doctors were finally
able to relate the symptoms to the causes. Initially the symptoms like
chest pain, cough, fever and breathlessness were associated with common
occurring diseases like pneumonia, but when the patients failed to
respond to the treatment. the medical world started research.
Again, when the awareness of the hazardous effects of asbestos dust dawned on the medical community and the public, lawsuits began to be initiated in the courts for compensation, and the government began to act stringently against the asbestos-based industries. The total number of Mesothelioma-afflicted patients in the whole of the United States is not more than 2,000 annually, and, fortunately, even this number is likely to decrease over the coming years. Quite a majority of doctors are still unaware of the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of mesothelioma. Since the incidence of the disease is not very common, the number of doctors specializing in this area is also small.
The National Institute of Cancer, Washington Cancer Institute, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeon, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, etc. are some of the major institutions and research organizations that are the best sources to find out the right doctors for Mesothelioma treatment.
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Again, when the awareness of the hazardous effects of asbestos dust dawned on the medical community and the public, lawsuits began to be initiated in the courts for compensation, and the government began to act stringently against the asbestos-based industries. The total number of Mesothelioma-afflicted patients in the whole of the United States is not more than 2,000 annually, and, fortunately, even this number is likely to decrease over the coming years. Quite a majority of doctors are still unaware of the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of mesothelioma. Since the incidence of the disease is not very common, the number of doctors specializing in this area is also small.
The National Institute of Cancer, Washington Cancer Institute, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeon, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, etc. are some of the major institutions and research organizations that are the best sources to find out the right doctors for Mesothelioma treatment.
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Mesothelioma Doctors
Mesothelioma is not a common form of cancer; it is a very complicated
disease that impacts the tissues of many organs in the human body,
especially the heart, lungs and abdomen. Mesothelioma is caused by
exposure to asbestos dust and flakes; as such, its victims are generally
people who work in asbestos-related industries like asbestos mining,
building construction, shipyards and insulation factories. Because it is
a rare disease, the availability of specialist doctors for Mesothelioma
is limited.
Obviously, no matter how qualified, one doctor alone cannot treat the different aspects of this rare kind of cancerous disease. It should not be surprising that specialist doctors for mesothelioma patients are not commonly found in every city or in county hospitals.
A “mesothelioma doctor”, therefore, refers to a person who specializes specifically in mesothelioma and who participates either in the diagnosis or the treatment of this disease. Cancer by itself requires specialists in radiology, chemotherapy and surgery, as well as experts in other aspects of treatment. Usually, the first person you go to when the initial symptoms start appearing is your family physician, who refers you to the cancer specialist, even if the family physician himself has some expertise in this field.
It is obvious, therefore, that an interdisciplinary team of specialists treats those patients of mesothelioma. Some of these specialists include a pulmonologist who diagnoses and treats lung problems. Then there is a radiologist who conducts X-ray examination. A specialist is also required to interpret the MRI, CT scan, Ultrasound, etc.
Treatment of mesothelioma also requires the services of an oncologist, who conducts chemotherapy and radiation therapy. A thoracic surgeon conducts surgery of the heart and lungs, while a pathologist examines the tissues taken after the biopsy and also conducts examination of the blood, stools, etc. in the laboratory. A specialist is also required for respiratory problems. Finally there is a doctor who coordinates all the aspects of the treatment, as well as specialist nurses, counselors and other paramedics. Professionally coordinated teamwork results in a successful treatment.
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Obviously, no matter how qualified, one doctor alone cannot treat the different aspects of this rare kind of cancerous disease. It should not be surprising that specialist doctors for mesothelioma patients are not commonly found in every city or in county hospitals.
A “mesothelioma doctor”, therefore, refers to a person who specializes specifically in mesothelioma and who participates either in the diagnosis or the treatment of this disease. Cancer by itself requires specialists in radiology, chemotherapy and surgery, as well as experts in other aspects of treatment. Usually, the first person you go to when the initial symptoms start appearing is your family physician, who refers you to the cancer specialist, even if the family physician himself has some expertise in this field.
It is obvious, therefore, that an interdisciplinary team of specialists treats those patients of mesothelioma. Some of these specialists include a pulmonologist who diagnoses and treats lung problems. Then there is a radiologist who conducts X-ray examination. A specialist is also required to interpret the MRI, CT scan, Ultrasound, etc.
Treatment of mesothelioma also requires the services of an oncologist, who conducts chemotherapy and radiation therapy. A thoracic surgeon conducts surgery of the heart and lungs, while a pathologist examines the tissues taken after the biopsy and also conducts examination of the blood, stools, etc. in the laboratory. A specialist is also required for respiratory problems. Finally there is a doctor who coordinates all the aspects of the treatment, as well as specialist nurses, counselors and other paramedics. Professionally coordinated teamwork results in a successful treatment.
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