What Treatment Options are Available for Each Stage of Mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a cancer of mesothelial tissue that is typically connected to asbestos exposure. When determining the best treatment options, it’s important to understand what stage the cancer has progressed to. However, other elements may also be involved, including whether the physician believes the cancer is resectable, as all visible cancer may be removed with surgery. An individual’s...
Where is Mesothelioma Most Common in the World?
The leading cause of mesothelioma, asbestos, is not a disease only seen in the United States. Worldwide, the disease is known about but some countries are more proactive about preventing asbestos exposure than others. United States In the U.S., it’s estimated that there are around 3,000 new cases of mesothelioma each year and roughly 2,500 deaths caused by the disease. The average life...
Does Asbestos Exposure Guarantee the Development of Mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma does not develop overnight. It usually happens after long-term exposure of breathing in asbestos particles. However, no amount of asbestos exposure is safe for anyone. What You Need to Know if You’ve Been Exposed to Asbestos Just because someone is exposed to asbestos one time does not guarantee that they will develop mesothelioma. In fact, short-term exposure rarely causes...
What Are Common Complications of Mesothelioma?
A mesothelioma diagnosis can be intimidating with many unknowns — how the disease will progress and what potential complications an individual might face are not universal. However, those who have mesothelioma can usually expect respiratory complications. This is because as tumors grow on the lungs it can affect how the lung functions. This could lead to patient to experience the following:...
How Often Does Mesothelioma Go Into Remission?
Because mesothelioma is a form of cancer, like other cancers, it can go into remission. We investigate how often this happens and the prognosis for those who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma. What is Mesothelioma? Mesothelioma is a cancer that causes a dangerous lining around the lungs, stomach, heart, or other organs. It is most directly linked with exposure through inhalation or...
Is Asbestos the Only Cause of Mesothelioma?
When facing a mesothelioma diagnosis, many wonder how they developed the cancer. Research has proven how a majority of mesothelioma cases are developed, but it may not be the only cause of the disease. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you need an experienced attorney representing you in your fight for justice. Contact the team at Shrader & Associates L.L.P. — with...
How Does Mesothelioma Progress?
You go to the doctor and hear news you weren’t expecting — you’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma. Many questions may run through your mind — how did this happen? Why did this happen? What can be done to treat it? Depending on how the cancer has progressed will usually determine the next steps for your treatment. If you’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma at no fault of your own, contact the...
3 Ways to Deal with Emotional Stress After a Mesothelioma Diagnosis
Finding out that you have mesothelioma changes your life in an instant. You now are faced with hours of treatment, physical symptoms, and uncertainty. There is no doubt that this can bring intense stress. We’ve put together three steps you can take to cope with emotional stress after a mesothelioma diagnosis. Begin Therapy There is significant value in having good mental health. You will likely...