Diagnosis of Mesothelioma

Diagnosis of Mesothelioma:-

Mesothelioma has an unusually long latency period, which means that patients may not be diagnosed with the disease for as long as 5 decades after they were last exposed to asbestos.  After careful evaluation, a variety of tests are necessary to correctly diagnose mesothelioma.  Some of these clinical and radiological tests include a complete physical examination, including the patient’s medical history and history of asbestos exposure, x-rays, lung function tests, CT scan, MRI, and sometimes a tissue or fluid biopsy.

Treatment of Mesothelioma:-

If mesothelioma is caught early enough, surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation may all help extend the patient’s prognosis.  To learn more about the different forms of mesothelioma treatment, visit our page dedicated to the mesothelioma treatment.

Types of Mesothelioma:-

Mesothelioma can affect different parts of the body. There are four types of mesothelioma:

·         Pleural mesothelioma, which affects the lungs, is the most common form of the disease.  Roughly 75 percent of mesothelioma patients have pleural mesothelioma.

·         Peritoneal mesothelioma, which affects about 20 to 30 percent of mesothelioma cancer patients, is concentrated in the abdominal area.

·         Pericardial mesothelioma attacks the cells of the lining of the heart, known as the pericardium.  Only about 5 percent of mesothelioma patients have pericardial mesothelioma.

·         Testicular mesothelioma (a form of peritoneal mesothelioma) is by far the rarest form of the disease, affecting fewer than 100 patients in the last 20 years.

 

Mesothelioma Lawsuits:-

In most cases, people contract mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos on the job, where there were asbestos containing products in use.  In other cases, people may be exposed to asbestos through a loved one who was in occupational contact with the mineral. These mesothelioma patients and their families are legally entitled to file suit, demanding that negligent parties are held accountable for their blatant disregard for the health of their employees, clients, tenants, and the American public.  While no amount of money can compensate for compromised health or the loss of a loved one, victims and their families can collect compensation for such damages as pain and suffering, lost wages, medical expenses, and end of life costs.