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Mesothelioma Diagnosis – How it Materializes

After receiving a mesothelioma diagnosis, it is hard to face the facts that you have a terminal cancer. A cancer of the mesothelium, mesothelioma is a thin lining surrounding the major internal organs of the body. It is measured as the epidemiological marker for asbestos exposure. As early as the 1870’s, primary pleural tumors have been reported. It was a short 39 years later in 1909 that it was...

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Filing a Mesothelioma Lawsuit? Call Experienced Lawyers

If you have recently been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you might wonder what the formal process is for filing a mesothelioma lawsuit. There are a number of things to consider as well as steps to take in the process. The first step of filing a mesothelioma lawsuit is to find the finest legal representation. It is important to find an attorney who is both skilled and knowledgeable in all aspects...

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Coping with a Diagnosis of Mesothelioma

After receiving a diagnosis of mesothelioma, a myriad of emotions are likely to occur—ranging from grief about their own mortality to anger about the asbestos exposure that caused them to become ill. Some people experience an overwhelming sense of shock and disbelief, struggling to comprehend the news they have just been given. Whatever the nature of that initial reaction, coming to terms with...

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Received a Mesothelioma Diagnosis? What Does That Mean Exactly?

Facing a mesothelioma diagnosis is crushing. Beyond trying to make medical arrangements with your doctor, you should also set aside time to find out what legal recourse you have to recoup monies legally owed to you. Most importantly, there are various steps that should be made by not only a patient but their loved ones as well. Found in the lining of the abdominal cavity, chest or lungs,...

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I Have Mesothelioma – What Next?

What would you do if you had to stand in front of the mirror and say, “I have mesothelioma?” Most people don’t really know what mesothelioma cancer is or have just heard about it in passing on television commercials. Mesothelioma is a lethal type of cancer that strikes the lining of certain organs in the human body. Mesothelioma can be one of four different types, including pleural which...

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