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Mesothelioma Michigan

The increased incidence of mesothelioma, the asbestos-related malignant cancer, has shocked and angered victims and their families around the world and resulted in numerous lawsuits against asbestos companies and manufacturers. While a gradual decline in mesothelioma cases is predicted over the next few decades, many people are still facing suffering and death as a result of the disease, which, by the time it is diagnosed, is usually incurable.

1. Local Companies

2. Defining Mesothelioma

3. Diagnosing Mesothelioma

4. Mesothelioma Types and Symptoms

5. Featured Local Company

1 . Local Companies

Burden Companies, LLC
248-688-2764
270 W Saratoga St
Ferndale, MI

Garth R. Jackson, P.C.
(734) 416-9000
409 Plymouth Rd., Ste. 200
Plymouth, MI

Wallace C. Winters, Jr.
(313) 291-0288
23394 Goddard Road
Taylor, MI

A 2ND CHANCE BAIL BONDS
586-775-2222
23411
warren, MI

Pre-Paid Legal Service / Identity Theft Shield
248-579-7889
28696 Roxbury
Farmington Hills, MI

WHAT PROFIT LEGAL SERVICES
(313) 423-2484
P.O. BOX 8204
EASTPOINTE, MI

ATTORNEY AL WOLF
248.804.8578
436 S. BROADWAY
LAKE ORION, MI

Pater Law, PC
616.396.8890
714 Michigan Ave, Ste B
Holland, MI

Garmo & Kiste, PLC
(248) 398-7100
100 W. Big Beaver Road
Troy, MI

Cambron Law Offices, PLLC
877-309-8310
4125 Okemos Rd, Ste 21
Okemos, MI

2 . Defining Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a slow-developing, malignant cancer that occurs mainly as the result of regular exposure to asbestos. As a rule, it affects the membrane known as the pleura which lines the lungs and chest cavity, but it is also occasionally found in the peritoneum, which lines the abdominal cavity, and the pericardium, a membrane surrounding the heart. There are a few cases where mesothelioma has been detected in people who have had no known contact with asbestos, but the evidence of asbestos contact exists in the majority of cases and is accepted as the main risk factor.

The most common victims of mesothelioma are people who have worked in industries in which they were exposed to asbestos. As asbestos was used widely in the 1960s and 1970s before its adverse effects were publicized, and as mesothelioma can take many years to develop and manifest itself, the majority of people found to be suffering from it are men in the 60-70 years age group. Their exposure to asbestos, however, also puts at risk people with whom they were in regular contact, such as family members. Fibers and dust from asbestos remaining on the skin, hair, and clothes of the workers were sometimes inhaled by others, putting them also at risk of malignant mesothelioma or other diseases related to asbestos such as asbestosis, pleural disorders, and lung cancer.

While mesothelioma is a relatively uncommon disease, its incidence has increased in the past two decades, along with an increased awareness of the dangers of exposure to asbestos. The number of mesothelioma-related deaths now stands at thousands each year in countries such as the UK and the United States. Studies project that these numbers will peak within the next decade before declining.

3 . Diagnosing Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a relatively rare type of cancer, but its symptoms resemble those of various other conditions. Because of this, it can be difficult to diagnose or may be misdiagnosed as lung cancer, viral pneumonia, or other complaints. Anyone who has been exposed to asbestos is strongly advised to tell their doctor about the exposure so that symptoms can be investigated with this in mind.

When there is any likelihood of mesothelioma, your doctor will want to perform a physical examination and request blood tests, chest X-rays, and probably a CAT scan or an MRI test. If a large amount of pleural fluid shows up, this can be drained and analysed. A biopsy or tissue examination can then be carried out to show whether mesothelioma is present, or whether the fluid indicates another type of pleural disease which is asbestos-related but benign.

If you are diagnosed with mesothelioma which is described as “localised,” this means that cancer has been found only on the surface of the membrane where it originated. In this case, surgery will probably be carried out to remove the tumour and surrounding tissue. If it is described as “advanced,” this means it has moved beyond the membrane surface and has spread to other parts of the body such as the abdomen, chest, or lungs. Most cases of mesothelioma tend to be advanced, because the symptoms are so slow to manifest. In such cases, treatment is palliative, with a focus on easing pain and discomfort as much as possible.

4 . Mesothelioma Types and Symptoms

Various types of mesothelioma can result from exposure to asbestos. The symptoms, however, may not manifest for up to fifty years after the exposure. They can also be missed or mistaken, because they are often similar to the symptoms of less serious illnesses.

The most common type of mesothelioma is pleural mesothelioma which affects the pleura, the membrane which lines the lungs and chest cavity. Symptoms of pleural mesothelioma include shortness of breath, wheezing or hoarseness, difficulty with swallowing, pain in the chest wall, and the presence of fluid around the lung. There may also be fever and weight loss.

Peritoneal mesothelioma occurs when the cancer affects the lining of the abdomen. Symptoms can include abdominal swelling and pain, obstruction of the bowel, appetite loss, nausea, and weight loss. There may also be breathing and swallowing problems, and swelling of the face and neck.

Pericardial mesothelioma is the rarest form of mesothelioma. It occurs when the cancer affects the heart and surrounding tissue. Symptoms can include a persistent cough, palpitations, difficulty with breathing, and chest pain.

Because there are often no symptoms for many years, or because those symptoms can be mistaken as signs of other illnesses such as pneumonia, mesothelioma is difficult to diagnose. It is often only when the later stages are reached, and the mesothelioma is at an advanced level, that symptoms manifest themselves. When symptoms do appear, they should not be ignored, especially if you have been exposed to asbestos or have had contact with someone who has. By providing all the information possible, you will make it easier for your doctor to make a correct diagnosis and to provide you with the most helpful treatment and advice.

5 . Featured Local Company

Burden Companies, LLC

248-688-2764
270 W Saratoga St
Ferndale, MI
www.burdencompanies.com

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