Benign vs. Malignant Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a form of lung cancer that often develops after exposure to asbestos. Like all afflictions involving cancerous cells, mesothelioma can be benign or malignant. What is Benign Mesothelioma? There are several differences between benign and malignant mesothelioma. First, benign mesothelioma originates in a different area than malignant mesothelioma. Most cases of benign mesothelioma...Stages of Mesothelioma [INFOGRAPHIC]
Mesothelioma is a rare form of lung cancer that develops after asbestos exposure. As with most cancers, mesothelioma has four main stages. We discuss the implications of each stage of mesothelioma in the infographic below. Suffering from Mesothelioma? Contact Us Today If you or someone you love is suffering from mesothelioma after asbestos exposure, our attorneys are prepared to protect your...
Is Mesothelioma Always Fatal?
Mesothelioma is a rare form of lung cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. Although it is the rarest disease related to asbestos exposure, it is the most dangerous. A mesothelioma diagnosis can cause significant physical, emotional, and financial distress for a patient. But, is the disease always terminal? What is Mesothelioma? Mesothelioma affects the cells that line vital organs including the...
Can You Prevent Mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a rare form of lung disease caused by exposure to toxic substances including asbestos. The average life expectancy for a mesothelioma patient after diagnosis is six to 18 months. This short life expectancy is often due to mesothelioma’s long latency period, which often results in the disease not being discovered or diagnosed until it’s already in its later stages. Given the...
What is the Life Expectancy for a Mesothelioma Patient?
Mesothelioma is a form of lung cancer often caused by exposure to the toxic substance asbestos. What makes mesothelioma particularly dangerous is its long latency period. This means that mesothelioma can go undetected for decades, which may delay a patient’s treatment until the disease is already in its later stages. This can make treatment much less effective. What Causes Mesothelioma?...
Is My Cough Caused by the Coronavirus, or Something Else?
The coronavirus pandemic caused by COVID-19 has sickened millions of people across the globe. What makes this disease particularly dangerous is its similarity to other respiratory conditions. These similarities can make COVID-19 difficult to identify initially, which may lead to a delay in treatment. One disease that shares similarities with COVID-19 is mesothelioma. Below, we discuss the...
How the Coronavirus Affects Mesothelioma Patients
The pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has taken the world by storm and sickened hundreds of thousands of people. While many people recover from COVID-19, certain individuals are more likely to develop complications from the disease and require intensive treatment. These individuals are the elderly and those with underlying health conditions. One underlying health condition,...