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Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. There are four different types of mesothelioma: Pleural mesothelioma, peritoneal mesothelioma, pericardial mesothelioma, and testicular mesothelioma.
The most common type of mesothelioma is pleural mesothelioma, which originates in the lining of the lungs. The second most common type of mesothelioma is peritoneal mesothelioma, which originates in the lining of the abdomen. Pericardial mesothelioma and testicular mesothelioma are both exceedingly rare, affecting less than 1% of mesothelioma victims. If you have been exposed to asbestos during your life, it is important to know the symptoms of mesothelioma, as they tend to mimic those of other diseases.
Some common symptoms of mesothelioma in general are:
Some common symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are:
Some common symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma are:
Some common symptoms of pericardial mesothelioma are:
Knowing the symptoms of mesothelioma allows you to detect the cancer and get a diagnosis as quickly as possible. This is important because the sooner the mesothelioma is diagnosed, the more treatment options there are available to you. If mesothelioma is detected early on, in many instances surgery to remove or partially remove a mesothelioma tumor is possible. If a diagnosis is made later, sometimes surgery is no longer an option.
Other forms of treatment besides surgery are used to treat mesothelioma patients. These include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies. There are also clinical trials that a mesothelioma patient can enroll in.
If you are diagnosed with mesothelioma, if you wish to pursue a claim, it is beneficial to do so right away. There is a statute of limitations in which you can file a claim. In Pennsylvania, this statute is two years after diagnosis of an asbestos-related disease. Dealing with a cancer such as mesothelioma that involves a lot of treatment, it can be difficult to also focus on a claim. By filing claims with asbestos trust funds, you do not have to sue anyone and can ensure that you will not be going to court.
There is $30 billion available in asbestos trust funds for victims of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. Our team of mesothelioma Trust Claims Specialists can file claims with companies that have put money into these funds to get you compensation for your diagnosis. Contact us to find out how we can help you.
Overall, knowing the symptoms of mesothelioma can help to determine if you may have this cancer and can allow for the best possible treatment if a diagnosis is ultimately made.
Explore our website to learn more about mesothelioma claims. For more information or for a free claim evaluation, call us at (800) 505-6000 or fill out our simple contact form. We help victims of asbestos-related diseases in Pennsylvania file claims.