MESOTHELIOMA SUPPORT

Mesothelioma is a serious cancer that occurs in individuals exposed to airborne asbestos fibers. Even small amounts of asbestos and infrequent exposure can create a risk for contracting mesothelioma or other asbestos-related diseases. Each year 2,500 to 4,000 patients in the U.S. are diagnosed with mesothelioma.

Belluck & Fox, LLP is dedicated to protecting the rights of mesothelioma victims and their loved ones. Our goal is to provide you with the information you need to understand asbestos-related diseases, and specifically mesothelioma. The material presented here explores the disease, diagnosis and treatment options for managing mesothelioma, as well as other extensive information pertaining to the questions and concerns of mesothelioma patients and their caregivers.

• About Mesothelioma:
  Mesothelioma is a serious cancer that occurs in individuals exposed to asbestos. Those at the highest risk for developing mesothelioma include workers handling or installing insulation, roofers, electricians and miners. Their family members are also in jeopardy for contracting mesothelioma due to their "second-hand" exposure to asbestos.


• Symptoms:
  Trouble breathing, persistent cough, pain under the rib cage, pain or swelling in the abdomen, lumps in the abdomen, and weight loss for no known reason are the most common symptoms reported by those with mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a cancer that occurs in individuals exposed to airborne asbestos fibers, and the symptoms are often similar to other medical conditions.


• Stages of Mesothelioma:
  Staging is a method of evaluating the severity of malignant mesothelioma cancer in a patient. The stage of mesothelioma in a patient is based on the results of tests performed by the medical team during a physical exam. An accurate diagnosis and staging is important as the results are used to determine the treatment and prognosis for the mesothelioma victim.


• Diagnosis and Treatment:
  Because of the difficulty in diagnosing mesothelioma, doctors may perform a series of tests to confirm the presence of the disease. The tests could include imaging tests, pathological tests and biopsies. Once diagnosed, the mesothelioma victim will be presented with various treatment options. Although mesothelioma is resistant to many available treatment options and there is no known cure for mesothelioma, surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy are known to offer some relief of the symptoms.


• Clinical Trials:
  A clinical trial is one of the final stages of the arduous cancer research process. Studies are conducted with cancer patients to determine whether a new approach to cancer prevention, diagnosis or treatment is safe and effective. There are trials available to mesothelioma patients at virtually all stages of the disease. If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma a clinical trial may offer you the best available treatment as well as the opportunity to receive new, potentially more effective therapies.


• Mesothelioma Glossary:
  Definitions of Mesothelioma terms and procedures are listed to help the Mesothelioma patient and family better understand the affects of asbestos exposure.


• Occupational Hazards:
  Since the early 1940s, millions of American workers have been exposed to asbestos. Workers in the shipbuilding industry, asbestos mining and milling workers, manufacturers of asbestos products and construction workers have all been identified as high-risk for asbestos illnesses. Even though many of the companies were aware of the hazards of asbestos exposure they did not advise workers of the dangers of asbestos. Consequently, many Americans have unnecessarily and tragically contracted mesothelioma. If you worked in a high-risk industry and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, or you have lost someone to an asbestos-related illness, it is your right to seek compensation from those responsible for your situation.


• Resources:
  A collection of Mesothelioma and asbestos-related facts and figures, as well as pertinent news and medical articles are provided. The information and statistics give a quick view of the hazards of asbestos exposure.


• Legal Frequently Asked Questions:
  If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestosis, lung cancer, or another asbestos-related disease you may be able to bring a legal claim against the manufacturers, sellers and installers of asbestos products. Belluck & Fox will work with you to get the compensation for which you may be entitled. Know your legal rights to help protect you and your family.


• Medical Frequently Asked Questions:
  If you or a loved one have recently been diagnosed with mesothelioma, or asbestosis, you undoubtedly feel the need to gain as much knowledge and insight into the disease as possible. Patient education and awareness is extremely important when dealing with a rare and complicated disease such as mesothelioma.


• Treatment Options:
  The treatment options for mesothelioma victims will vary depending on several key indicators: the location and size of the tumor, the extent for which the cancer has spread, the stage of cancer and the overall health of the patient. There are both traditional and non-traditional treatment options available for mesothelioma patients. While there is no known cure for mesothelioma, the results of some of the treatments are seen most clearly with the increase in median survival times reported by some classes of mesothelioma patients.


• Specialists and Treatment Centers:
  Medical specialists will be aware of the latest research and clinical trials involving each of the treatment options available to mesothelioma patients. The specialist, while working with the patient and the patient's personal doctor, will be able to develop an informed treatment plan.


• Your Legal Options:
  If you worked in an industry where you were at high risk for asbestos-related illnesses and you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, it is your right to seek compensation from those responsible for your situation. Belluck & Fox offers information about your legal rights, and the legal process related to asbestos exposure illnesses.

If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma or if you have lost someone to this rare form of cancer, it is your right to seek compensation from those responsible for your situation. Belluck & Fox, one of the nation’s leading asbestos law firms, will review information specific to you and your family to determine your next steps.

Belluck & Fox has recovered more than $175 million on behalf of clients with mesothelioma and asbestos-related lung cancer. To read testimonials from Belluck & Fox’s clients, click here. If you or your family member have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, please contact Belluck & Fox today. We will put our team to work for you and your family.