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Illinois Mesothelioma Lawyer
We Fight For You
the Law Offices of Michael D. Mannis works for clients suffering from mesothelioma
throughout Illinois. Our reputation as dedicated personal injury
lawyers and leaders in the field of personal injury, product
liability, and wrongful death law, is the result of a long and
distinguished record of successful settlements and verdicts
obtained for our clients.
Reasons why you should select the Law Offices
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a
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What is mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a form of cancer affecting the abdominal
cavity, chest cavity, and the region surrounding the heart. Due
to its uncommon nature, mesothelioma is typically difficult to
diagnose and treat. It has been connected with exposure to
asbestos, a material formerly present in many work environments.
Only about 3,000 individuals are diagnosed annually.
Individuals with a history of extended asbestos exposure are at
the highest risk for developing malignant mesothelioma. Even a
small exposure to this cancer-causing material can result in
malignant mesothelioma. However, mesothelioma has a latency of
up to thirty-forty years, and many individuals previously
exposed to asbestos are now displaying symptoms. This means the
average age of mesothelioma patients is between 50 and 70 years.
Men are typically affected more, due to the common presence of
asbestos in industrial settings. There are three major types of
malignant mesothelioma . epithelial, sarcomatoid, and mixed.
Epithelial mesothelioma is most common. Symptoms may include,
but are not limited to respiratory distress, a lasting cough,
and pneumonia. In addition, symptoms are often mistaken for less
serious ailments, and many patients do not show any signs at
all.
Individuals with pleural mesothelioma may accumulate some fluid
between the lung lining and chest cavity. This can be detected
through a chest x-ray, as well as CT scans.
Diagnosis of Mesothelioma is based on a pathological exam, more
commonly referred to as a biopsy. This exam will test a tissue
sample for the presence of malignant and/or pleural
mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma Source is dedicated to providing victims and their
families with the latest Mesothelioma news and information. Even
though this is a relatively rare disease, it can affect
thousands of families each year. If you or one of your loved
ones would like more information, please don't hesitate to
request a free information packet.
Asbestos as the Primary Cause of
Mesothelioma
Asbestos is a type of insulation
material, which was used widely in the past in the following
industries:
Mesothelioma occurred most often in
persons who worked in the above industries and were exposed to
asbestos in their workplace. The use of asbestos was very
widespread after 1945. However, first symptoms of mesothelioma
may not become apparent 10-40 years after the initial exposure,
which makes it very hard to diagnose. The peak in mesothelioma
cases is expected to be reached around 2010 according to some
studies. There are three most commonly used types of asbestos:
white, brown, and blue. Brown and blue asbestos are most
commonly associated with mesothelioma. These types of asbestos
have been banned by most countries in the 1990s.
Asbestos is a very dangerous substance and can cause a lot of
damage to your health. It is made up of very small fibers, which
can find their way to pleura (outside lining of the lung) and
damage the cells pleura is made of. These fibers can also be
carried on clothing, which makes them dangerous not only to the
person exposed to asbestos, but to their family members as well.
Note of Urgency
Mesothelioma is a life-threatening
disease and cannot be left untreated. The sooner it is diagnosed
the better a patient's chances are of fighting this deadly
cancer. Please contact a qualified physician immediately if you
or someone you know has been diagnosed with mesothelioma.
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Call 1-888-646-9632 now for a
free consultation.
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