Making Sense of a Mesothelioma Prognosis

by Shrader Law | Nov 4, 2014 | Mesothelioma

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

by Shrader Law | Nov 3, 2014 | Mesothelioma

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?

by Shrader Law | Nov 3, 2014 | Mesothelioma

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

by Shrader Law | Nov 3, 2014 | Mesothelioma

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?

by Shrader Law | Nov 3, 2014 | Mesothelioma

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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Stage 4 Mesothelioma: Understanding the Diagnosis

by Shrader Law | Oct 31, 2014 | Mesothelioma

Stage 4 mesothelioma is considered the most advanced and serious form of the disease. For patients in this stage, cancer cells have metastasized-or spread-well beyond the point of origin, and the illness is no longer considered treatable by curative measures. To understand this diagnosis, refer to the question and answer section featured below. Question: How long can mesothelioma patients in...

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Shipyard Asbestos Affected Thousands of Navy Veterans

by Shrader Law | Oct 31, 2014 | Mesothelioma

Thousands of people each year are diagnosed with mesothelioma. This rare form of cancer is particularly devastating because most victims, some who worked with shipyard asbestos, have presented symptoms of the disease for decades but they were misdiagnosed as common cold or flu-like ailments. As with any cancer, early detection is the key to surviving the longest and misdiagnosis usually means...

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The Navy and Mesothelioma – A Deadly Combination

by Shrader Law | Oct 31, 2014 | Mesothelioma

This month we will cover two sides of mesothelioma: the legal elements and the medical elements. Each side of this disease can be heavily daunting. One side of the coin gives you a diagnosis that in a large majority of the cases is fatal within 2 years. There are many obstacles to cover to prolong life and protect and preserve the quality of life that remains. The other side of the coin...

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Even small amounts of asbestos can cause cancer

by Shrader Law | Oct 30, 2014 | Mesothelioma

Asbestos, one of the main mesothelioma causes most associated with the disease, is a hazardous and carcinogenic substance. When asbestos fibers are swallowed or inhaled, they are prone to become trapped in the lungs and abdomen where they can remain for decades undetected. Over this time period, these fibers can gather causing inflammation and disfiguration of the tissue. This in turn affects...

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Facing the Reality of Your Mesothelioma Life Expectancy

by Shrader Law | Oct 30, 2014 | Mesothelioma

Facing a suddenly shortened mesothelioma life expectancy is difficult for both the victim and his or her loved ones. Plans for the future are suddenly and drastically cut short, and coping with such a stark reality can be an initially overwhelming charge. The tragic fact about mesothelioma is that it is always considered a terminal diagnosis. And depending upon how far advanced the disease is at...

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