Mesothelioma Law

Obviously, with the inhalation of asbestos being the greatest risk factor and prime cause of mesothelioma, the best way to prevent the development of mesothelioma is to limit one’s exposure to asbestos or take appropriate safety precautions when exposed to asbestos particles. Asbestos can still be found in homes and buildings today and everyone should limit their exposure but the people who are at the greatest threat are those who work with asbestos and come in contact with asbestos particles on a regular basis.

Occupations that deal with construction and the installation of insulation are at the greatest risk. But other fields of labor involve contact with asbestos particles. People who work in mines, on the railroads, in the shipyards, and even those who make or wear gas masks can come into contact with carcinogenic asbestos particles. Safety precautions such as the use of protective equipment and procedures can and should be implemented to reduce the threat of asbestos inhalation.

Early Detection of Mesothelioma

There are still no effective ways for early detection of mesothelioma but there are symptoms that one can look for. Most people do not pay attention to the early symptoms of mesothelioma. The earliest signs and symptoms of mesothelioma are easy to ignore because they appear to be very similar to everyday non-threatening ailments. Most people who are diagnosed with mesothelioma experienced and ignored these initial symptoms for several weeks.

In fact, the average case of mesothelioma is diagnosed nearly 3 months after symptoms began. In some cases, people ignored the symptoms twice that long. Many of those who are diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma experienced symptoms such as shortness of breath as well as pain in the side of the chest and lower back. Pleural mesothelioma can also create symptoms like fevers, coughing, sore throats, trouble swallowing, fatigue, as well as sweating and weight loss.

Many of these symptoms are commonly ignored because they can be associated with lesser conditions such as the flu. Other symptoms of pleural mesothelioma, though not as common, include hoarseness, coughing up blood, swelling of the face and arms, muscle weakness, and sensory loss. Peritoneal mesothelioma, which is cancer of the mesothelial tissues in the abdominal cavity, causes symptoms such as stomach pain, weight loss, nausea, and vomiting. More serious warning signs include hernia, and the presence of a mass or fluid collection in the abdomen. Click on the links below to learn more about cancer, mesothelioma, who is at risk, and other information.

• What is the Mesothelium?
• Causes of Malignant Mesothelioma
• Symptoms of Mesothelioma
• Types of Mesothelioma
• Understanding Mesothelioma
• Who is Affected?
• Mesothelioma Diagnosis
• Risk Factors for Mesothelioma
• Mesothelioma Statistics
• Cancer Prevention
• Managing Cancer Pain
• Asbestos-Related Diseases
• Important Steps to Prevent Mesothelioma