What Is Mesothelioma?

What is Mesothelioma?

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer caused by asbestos that can affect the abdominal region, the lining of the lung, and even the lining of the heart. Asbestos is the only known cause for developing mesothelioma. Most cases of mesothelioma take an average 40 years before the victim starts showing signs and symptoms of mesothelioma. Once a case of mesothelioma is diagnosed the average person has around 1-2 years to live if caught early. That is why you need to take action quickly and seek medical and legal advice. Contacting an aggressive and quick mesothelioma attorney is crucial in getting the compensation for you and your family that is deserved. A skilled an effective mesothelioma attorney that can successfully litigate your case is difficult to find. Each mesothelioma attorney at Heard & Robins has years of experience and has successfully fought many cases in the courtroom.

Mesothelioma can be a benign or malignant tumor that starts by affecting the lining of different organs and cavities inside the body after you have been exposed to asbestos particles in the air. This lining that is affects by asbestos is called the mesothelium and produces a special fluid that protects and covers organs allowing them to move around inside the body smoothly. This lining can be found around the lungs, heart, stomach, and other bodily organs. These organs have a chance of developing tumors that are cancerous or non-cancerous. No matter if the tumors are cancerous or non-cancerous health problems can still arise and you should contact a mesothelioma lawyer at Heard & Robins for a free initial consultation to see if you have a case.

Cancerous Mesothelioma

Cancerous mesothelioma can come in three different forms. The first form is pleural mesothelioma. This is the most popular form of mesothelioma affecting about 50-70% of all the cases of mesothelioma reported. This certain type of mesothelioma starts in the lining of the lung and stops the re-absorption of liquid back into the lung causing shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle pain, and other symptoms that mimic the common flu. This is the most common form of mesothelioma and takes many lives each year. Contact a mesothelioma lawyer today for an initial consultation and to get the compensation that you deserve.

20% of all mesothelioma case is peritoneal mesothelioma. This form of mesothelioma affects the lining of the abdomen and can cause symptoms such as swelling and bowel obstruction or blockage in the intestines.

The last type of mesothelioma is pericardium mesothelimoa and affects the lining of the heart. This type of mesothelioma is very rare and only affects around 1% of all victims diagnosed with mesothelioma.

Hiring an Aggressive Mesothelioma Attorney

Mesothelioma takes a long time to develop but as soon as you are diagnosed with the disease it will only take a few years before it reaches full effect. That is why it is very important the act quickly and consult an aggressive and professional mesothelioma attorney to fight your case and get what you and your family deserve.