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Making Sense of a Mesothelioma Prognosis

For victims of asbestos exposure, there is no greater consequence than a mesothelioma prognosis-which is almost unilaterally grave, even in the best of possible circumstances. Just what factors play into your individual prognosis depend on several things, including your health at the time you begin treatment as well as the stage, cell type and location of the cancer itself. If all of those...

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Mesothelioma Compensation-Step By Step

For the 3000 Americans diagnosed yearly with mesothelioma, compensation is available. In fact, there are multiple ways for victims to be fairly compensated-and none is generally considered exclusive. For those exposed to asbestos in an occupational setting, workers compensation may be one viable option. In cases of veterans’ mesothelioma, disability compensation and other military benefits are...

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Am I Eligible to Receive a Mesothelioma Settlement?

So far, more than 700,000 claimants have received a mesothelioma settlement or trial award for their asbestos-related injuries-how do you know if you are among this ever-increasing number? Contacting a qualified mesothelioma lawyer is certainly the best way to get this and all of your most pressing questions answered. But for general information and insight, refer to the helpful ‘Question &...

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Veterans Mesothelioma: A Compensation Guide

Veterans’ mesothelioma has been one of the greatest tragedies in the asbestos-toxicity debacle of the 20th century. After the dangerous carcinogen-or cancer-causing matter-was utilized by literally every branch of the U.S. Military (and in especially high amounts by the U.S. Navy) for most of the 1930-1960s, it resulted in thousands of cases of exposure-related illnesses among vets. The most...

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What type of treatment for mesothelioma is right for you?

The type of treatment for mesothelioma that is right for you will depend on several factors-namely, the stage and location of your cancer as well as your overall physical health at the time of diagnosis. Your medical care team can help you make the best treatment decisions; but to get some idea of how your illness might be most effectively combated, consult the two-part guide below. If your...

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