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Mesothelioma & Military Veterans: What You Should Know

Mesothelioma & Military Veterans: What You Should Know

Thousands of United States Military members have been diagnosed with mesothelioma after exposure to asbestos during service. Because mesothelioma symptoms typically don’t occur until 20-50 years following exposure, veterans who served until the 1980s may still be at risk today. U.S. Veterans with mesothelioma may be eligible for additional VA benefits, including VA healthcare and VA disability....

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5 Things to Do After a Mesothelioma Diagnosis: What You Should Know

5 Things to Do After a Mesothelioma Diagnosis: What You Should Know

Getting a mesothelioma diagnosis, whether yours or a loved one’s, can be overwhelming, frightening, and stressful. You might be wondering what you should do first, what types of treatments are available, or what the financial impact of the disease will be. These, and many other questions, may be running through your head in the aftermath, making it hard to cope positively with your diagnosis....

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Understanding the Four Types of Mesothelioma: What You Should Know

Understanding the Four Types of Mesothelioma: What You Should Know

A mesothelioma is a form of cancer that develops after a patient is exposed to asbestos fibers. The patient’s healthy cells mutate and become cancerous between ten and fifty years after their initial exposure. From there, they grow and multiply in the outer lining of the internal organs, including places like the lungs, heart, abdomen, and testicles. The type of mesothelioma is determined by the...

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How Employers Can Reduce Asbestos Exposure in the Workplace: What They Should Know

How Employers Can Reduce Asbestos Exposure in the Workplace: What They Should Know

Asbestos exposure is a nationally recognized health hazard and dangerous carcinogen that leads to the development of mesothelioma – an aggressive form of cancer that affects the lining of the internal organs. While steps have been taken to regulate and reduce the use of this substance, the fact is that asbestos still exists in many places where we live and work. Unfortunately, asbestos exposure...

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10 Questions to Ask Your Mesothelioma Lawyer: What You Should Know

10 Questions to Ask Your Mesothelioma Lawyer: What You Should Know

A mesothelioma lawyer can help if you or a loved one have recently been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another illness related to asbestos exposure, it can be difficult to know where to start. You’re faced with a number of decisions to make, including which doctor should treat you, how your family and loved ones will be financially taken care of, and whether or not you should hire a lawyer....

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How Mesothelioma Affects the Body

How Mesothelioma Affects the Body

Mesothelioma is an aggressive form of cancer that affects the lining of your organs, such as the stomach and chest cavity. The disease can cause fluid build-up in your lungs, heart, and abdomen, pain throughout your torso, as well as weight loss and chronic fatigue. Though mesothelioma is a challenging and painful disease to manage, knowing what lies ahead and how the body will be impacted can...

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Mesothelioma Lawsuit: How Do They Work? What You Should Know to File the Best Lawsuit

Mesothelioma Lawsuit: How Do They Work? What You Should Know to File the Best Lawsuit

If you or your family member is suffering the burden of mesothelioma due to asbestos exposure in the workplace or otherwise, a mesothelioma lawsuit may be the right course of action for you and your family. There are two types of mesothelioma lawsuits: a personal injury lawsuit and a wrongful death lawsuit. These lawsuits allow cancer patients or their loved ones to seek compensation from the...

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Finding the Best Mesothelioma Lawyer

Finding the Best Mesothelioma Lawyer

If you or a loved one are suffering from mesothelioma due to asbestos exposure, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. Utilizing the help of a mesothelioma lawyer can get you and your family the justice you deserve. A mesothelioma lawyer specializes in helping you get compensation through lawsuits or litigation. This compensation can cover a range of expenses, including medical costs,...

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7 Best Ways to Offer Support to a Loved One with Mesothelioma

7 Best Ways to Offer Support to a Loved One with Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma Family Support When a family member or loved one is faced with a mesothelioma diagnosis, it can be difficult to know exactly what to do to help them. Fortunately, there are various ways to offer someone with Mesothelioma family support. Rather than saying, “let me know if there is anything I can do to help,” consider helping with one of the specific things listed below. Most...

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Can a Mesothelioma Support Group Help Me? What You Should Know

Can a Mesothelioma Support Group Help Me? What You Should Know

A cancer diagnosis after asbestos exposure can be devastating–not only physically and financially but mentally and emotionally as well. Mesothelioma patients may feel isolated, alone, stressed, anxious, and overwhelmed. Mesothelioma support groups can help patients by connecting them to others going through a similar experience, providing a much-needed network of emotional support from peers who...

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