Mesothelioma and asbestos litigation
Asbestos is a mineral that occurs naturally in the form of thin, long fibers. People who are exposed to asbestos lawsuit are at risk of developing lung diseases, such as mesothelioma.
The symptoms of these diseases may not show up for decades after exposure to asbestos lawsuit. Different asbestos types may cause different symptoms.
Pleural Mesothelioma
Pleural mesothelioma occurs in the outer lung lining, also known as pleura. It is the most common mesothelioma type, accounting for up 70% to 79% of all diagnosed cases. People with this condition feel chest pain and breath shortness and may experience the sensation of weight in the chest.
Exposure to asbestos, a group of minerals comprised of microscopic fibers, usually causes this type of cancer. When inhaled, these fibers, cause irritation and DNA mutations. Pleura surrounds both the chest cavity and the lungs, and so irritations can also affect the heart. Mesothelioma symptoms usually don't appear until 30 to 50 years after exposure.
Shortness of breath and chest pain are the most common symptoms. Patients may have coughing problems, trouble breathing or chest tightness. Patients with this type of cancer have a history that includes asbestos exposure at work. The most frequent jobs that expose workers to the risk of developing pleural mesothelioma are manufacturing, construction and shipbuilding. Individuals who have been in the military are at risk because of the extensive asbestos usage in Navy ships and bunkers for the army.
The most commonly used staging system for pleural mesothelioma is the TNM (tumor lymph nodes, lymph nodes, and metastases) staging system. The stage that the patient is in at the time of diagnosis will help determine the treatment plan they will receive. For example, patients with a pleural mesothelioma in stage three or four have a less favorable prognosis than patients with lower stages. Stage four mesothelioma may spread to the heart, liver or diaphragm. This makes it more difficult to treat and increases the chance of complications for the patient.
Peritoneal Mesothelioma
In contrast to pleural mesothelioma which is a lung-lining cancer, peritoneal mesothelioma is found in the peritoneum, it is a membrane that lines the abdominal cavity as well as organs like the intestines and liver. Like pleural mesothelioma, peritoneal mesothelioma is triggered by asbestos exposure. The disease is less prevalent than pleural mesothelioma. There are just 300-500 cases being diagnosed each year.
As with pleural mesothelioma symptoms may take years to appear. Patients typically have abdominal pain, and could also experience a mass in their abdomen. The symptoms of this type of mesothelioma can also include nausea, weight loss and fever. Many of these symptoms can be mistaken for gastrointestinal problems which can lead to a false diagnosis.
Doctors can detect mesothelioma by reviewing the medical history of the patient and performing a physical examination. Imaging tests like X-rays and CT scans can be used to detect mesothelioma. These tests can reveal cancerous tumors or other symptoms of cancer that aren't visible on X-rays.
These test results allow doctors to diagnose mesothelioma and determine the stage and recommend treatment options. The stage of the disease is determined based on the type of cell and whether or whether the tumor has spread to other regions of the body.
Asbestos exposure is the most important risk factor. People who have been in occupations that involve asbestos, such as plumbing, manufacturing, electrical work, or construction, are at increased risk of developing the disease. However, even if people do not work in these areas they could be exposed to asbestos through family members or other sources. Anyone who thinks they're at risk should consult an expert. A mesothelioma specialist can assist those who have a previous history of asbestos to find out more about their risk.
Risk Factors
Asbestos Legal is the main risk factor in mesothelioma. It accounts for as much as 80% of all cases. Exposure to asbestos may occur as a result of military service, work, or living with someone who used to work with asbestos. When exposed to asbestos, the particles are able to be inhaled into abdomen and lungs. These irritate the linings and can cause cancerous cells to form in the mesothelium. After exposure to asbestos mesothelioma can be diagnosed between 15 and 60 years.
Other risk factors include genetics, smoking and age. The people in their 40s or 50s are at greater risk of developing mesothelioma compared to people who are younger or more. Mesothelioma can take between 20 and 60 years before it manifests cancer symptoms after the first exposure. It is important to remember, too, that mesothelioma may develop in those who have been exposed to asbestos without having been directly exposed to it. This is known as indirect or secondary exposure to asbestos. It could be as hazardous as direct exposure.
Smoking increases a person's chances of getting mesothelioma because it damages the mesothelium, which makes it more susceptible to asbestos. Mesothelioma can also be caused by certain illnesses such as asbestosis and pneumonia. Men are more likely to develop mesothelioma compared to women. This is due to the fact that men are more likely to work with asbestos and have an extended period of exposure than women. Men are also more likely to have lived with someone who been exposed to asbestos, and to have asbestos-containing fibers on their clothing. Women tend to be less in contact with asbestos, and don't typically bring asbestos litigation home on their clothes.
Diagnosis
Mesothelioma is a difficult cancer to diagnose because the symptoms can be similar to other conditions. This is why patients are sometimes misdiagnosed.
The first step to diagnose mesothelioma is for NYU Langone doctors to perform a physical exam and take notes on the medical history of a patient which includes asbestos exposure. Doctors may also order a chest X-ray or CT scan to look for lumps and other abnormalities, as well as evidence of previous asbestos exposure such as pleural plaques (thickened pleura with calcium deposits) and the accumulation of fluid between the lung and the chest wall (known as the pleural effusion).
Other diagnostic tests include an echocardiogram, which examines the blood vessels and the heart and magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI test, which makes use of radio waves and magnets to make a series of precise images of the inside of the body. Another way doctors can diagnose mesothelioma is to perform the procedure of a surgical biopsy. In a surgical biopsy doctors take a small amount of tissue from the peritoneum or pleura for further analysis. A pathologist can then look at the tissue under microscopes to determine if it has cancerous cells.
Mesothelioma is classified based on the type of mesothelial cells involved, whether those cells are benign or malignant and also the location of the tumor, the type, and the stage of the cancer. Certain types of mesothelioma may be more likely to grow or spread, so it is important to have a clear diagnosis so doctors can treat the disease before it gets out of control.
Doctors may also conduct tests in the lab on a tumor to find specific proteins, genes or other elements which can help them identify the characteristics of the cancer and determine a treatment. These results are referred to as staging.
Treatment
A mesothelioma diagnose can be frightening. It is crucial to remember, however, that cancer can be treated particularly in its early stages. Many people with mesothelioma live for years with the disease, without spreading to other parts of their body.
Asbestos exposure can trigger mesothelioma via a variety of mechanisms. Asbestos fibers, which are too small to be able to see or feel by the naked eye can become airborne and irritate the lung's lining (pleura). Over time, the irritation leads to the formation of scar tissues and eventually tumors.
The Pleura is a protective layer that protects the abdomen, heart, and lungs. Mesothelium is made up of cells that react to asbestos, causing it to inflame and create scar tissue. These changes can eventually cause mesothelioma cancers.
The signs of pleural mesothelioma can include shortness of breath and chest pain, or the accumulation of fluid in the lung (pleural effusion). In rare instances cancer may spread to the tissues surrounding the reproductive organs and the heart.
If scans of imaging reveal an area of concern in the stomach or lungs doctors will recommend biopsies. During the procedure doctors remove a small amount of liquid or tumor for lab tests. The results can confirm the diagnosis of mesothelioma and determine the best treatment plan.
There are a variety of treatment for mesothelioma such as chemotherapy and surgery. Most doctors rely on a combination of these methods. Participating in clinical trials for new mesothelioma treatment may also be beneficial to patients. To learn more about the trials, patients should speak with mesothelioma experts who have experience treating the condition.
Asbestos is a mineral that occurs naturally in the form of thin, long fibers. People who are exposed to asbestos lawsuit are at risk of developing lung diseases, such as mesothelioma.
The symptoms of these diseases may not show up for decades after exposure to asbestos lawsuit. Different asbestos types may cause different symptoms.
Pleural Mesothelioma
Pleural mesothelioma occurs in the outer lung lining, also known as pleura. It is the most common mesothelioma type, accounting for up 70% to 79% of all diagnosed cases. People with this condition feel chest pain and breath shortness and may experience the sensation of weight in the chest.
Exposure to asbestos, a group of minerals comprised of microscopic fibers, usually causes this type of cancer. When inhaled, these fibers, cause irritation and DNA mutations. Pleura surrounds both the chest cavity and the lungs, and so irritations can also affect the heart. Mesothelioma symptoms usually don't appear until 30 to 50 years after exposure.
Shortness of breath and chest pain are the most common symptoms. Patients may have coughing problems, trouble breathing or chest tightness. Patients with this type of cancer have a history that includes asbestos exposure at work. The most frequent jobs that expose workers to the risk of developing pleural mesothelioma are manufacturing, construction and shipbuilding. Individuals who have been in the military are at risk because of the extensive asbestos usage in Navy ships and bunkers for the army.
The most commonly used staging system for pleural mesothelioma is the TNM (tumor lymph nodes, lymph nodes, and metastases) staging system. The stage that the patient is in at the time of diagnosis will help determine the treatment plan they will receive. For example, patients with a pleural mesothelioma in stage three or four have a less favorable prognosis than patients with lower stages. Stage four mesothelioma may spread to the heart, liver or diaphragm. This makes it more difficult to treat and increases the chance of complications for the patient.
Peritoneal Mesothelioma
In contrast to pleural mesothelioma which is a lung-lining cancer, peritoneal mesothelioma is found in the peritoneum, it is a membrane that lines the abdominal cavity as well as organs like the intestines and liver. Like pleural mesothelioma, peritoneal mesothelioma is triggered by asbestos exposure. The disease is less prevalent than pleural mesothelioma. There are just 300-500 cases being diagnosed each year.
As with pleural mesothelioma symptoms may take years to appear. Patients typically have abdominal pain, and could also experience a mass in their abdomen. The symptoms of this type of mesothelioma can also include nausea, weight loss and fever. Many of these symptoms can be mistaken for gastrointestinal problems which can lead to a false diagnosis.
Doctors can detect mesothelioma by reviewing the medical history of the patient and performing a physical examination. Imaging tests like X-rays and CT scans can be used to detect mesothelioma. These tests can reveal cancerous tumors or other symptoms of cancer that aren't visible on X-rays.
These test results allow doctors to diagnose mesothelioma and determine the stage and recommend treatment options. The stage of the disease is determined based on the type of cell and whether or whether the tumor has spread to other regions of the body.
Asbestos exposure is the most important risk factor. People who have been in occupations that involve asbestos, such as plumbing, manufacturing, electrical work, or construction, are at increased risk of developing the disease. However, even if people do not work in these areas they could be exposed to asbestos through family members or other sources. Anyone who thinks they're at risk should consult an expert. A mesothelioma specialist can assist those who have a previous history of asbestos to find out more about their risk.
Risk Factors
Asbestos Legal is the main risk factor in mesothelioma. It accounts for as much as 80% of all cases. Exposure to asbestos may occur as a result of military service, work, or living with someone who used to work with asbestos. When exposed to asbestos, the particles are able to be inhaled into abdomen and lungs. These irritate the linings and can cause cancerous cells to form in the mesothelium. After exposure to asbestos mesothelioma can be diagnosed between 15 and 60 years.
Other risk factors include genetics, smoking and age. The people in their 40s or 50s are at greater risk of developing mesothelioma compared to people who are younger or more. Mesothelioma can take between 20 and 60 years before it manifests cancer symptoms after the first exposure. It is important to remember, too, that mesothelioma may develop in those who have been exposed to asbestos without having been directly exposed to it. This is known as indirect or secondary exposure to asbestos. It could be as hazardous as direct exposure.
Smoking increases a person's chances of getting mesothelioma because it damages the mesothelium, which makes it more susceptible to asbestos. Mesothelioma can also be caused by certain illnesses such as asbestosis and pneumonia. Men are more likely to develop mesothelioma compared to women. This is due to the fact that men are more likely to work with asbestos and have an extended period of exposure than women. Men are also more likely to have lived with someone who been exposed to asbestos, and to have asbestos-containing fibers on their clothing. Women tend to be less in contact with asbestos, and don't typically bring asbestos litigation home on their clothes.
Diagnosis
Mesothelioma is a difficult cancer to diagnose because the symptoms can be similar to other conditions. This is why patients are sometimes misdiagnosed.
The first step to diagnose mesothelioma is for NYU Langone doctors to perform a physical exam and take notes on the medical history of a patient which includes asbestos exposure. Doctors may also order a chest X-ray or CT scan to look for lumps and other abnormalities, as well as evidence of previous asbestos exposure such as pleural plaques (thickened pleura with calcium deposits) and the accumulation of fluid between the lung and the chest wall (known as the pleural effusion).
Other diagnostic tests include an echocardiogram, which examines the blood vessels and the heart and magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI test, which makes use of radio waves and magnets to make a series of precise images of the inside of the body. Another way doctors can diagnose mesothelioma is to perform the procedure of a surgical biopsy. In a surgical biopsy doctors take a small amount of tissue from the peritoneum or pleura for further analysis. A pathologist can then look at the tissue under microscopes to determine if it has cancerous cells.
Mesothelioma is classified based on the type of mesothelial cells involved, whether those cells are benign or malignant and also the location of the tumor, the type, and the stage of the cancer. Certain types of mesothelioma may be more likely to grow or spread, so it is important to have a clear diagnosis so doctors can treat the disease before it gets out of control.
Doctors may also conduct tests in the lab on a tumor to find specific proteins, genes or other elements which can help them identify the characteristics of the cancer and determine a treatment. These results are referred to as staging.
Treatment
A mesothelioma diagnose can be frightening. It is crucial to remember, however, that cancer can be treated particularly in its early stages. Many people with mesothelioma live for years with the disease, without spreading to other parts of their body.
Asbestos exposure can trigger mesothelioma via a variety of mechanisms. Asbestos fibers, which are too small to be able to see or feel by the naked eye can become airborne and irritate the lung's lining (pleura). Over time, the irritation leads to the formation of scar tissues and eventually tumors.
The Pleura is a protective layer that protects the abdomen, heart, and lungs. Mesothelium is made up of cells that react to asbestos, causing it to inflame and create scar tissue. These changes can eventually cause mesothelioma cancers.
The signs of pleural mesothelioma can include shortness of breath and chest pain, or the accumulation of fluid in the lung (pleural effusion). In rare instances cancer may spread to the tissues surrounding the reproductive organs and the heart.
If scans of imaging reveal an area of concern in the stomach or lungs doctors will recommend biopsies. During the procedure doctors remove a small amount of liquid or tumor for lab tests. The results can confirm the diagnosis of mesothelioma and determine the best treatment plan.
There are a variety of treatment for mesothelioma such as chemotherapy and surgery. Most doctors rely on a combination of these methods. Participating in clinical trials for new mesothelioma treatment may also be beneficial to patients. To learn more about the trials, patients should speak with mesothelioma experts who have experience treating the condition.
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