This week the center is also urging individuals who had heavy exposure to asbestos at a workplace in the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, or 1980s to get annual medical checkups that include a chest x-ray
(PRWEB) October 15, 2014
The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, “We provide mesothelioma victims with timely information on a weekly basis. This week we are providing families and victims with a list of symptoms most commonly associated with mesothelioma. We want these individuals to have the very best information so that when it comes time to make decisions, they have a solid understanding of what's involved.”
So what are the symptoms of mesothelioma?
According To Cancer Research UK the symptoms of pleural mesothelioma
- Pain in the lower back, or side of the chest
- Shortness of breath
- Sweating and high temperatures
- Persistent cough
- Difficulty swallowing
- A horse, or husky voice
For attribution purposes please refer to: http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/type/mesothelioma/
One of the most tragic things the Mesothelioma Victims Center has to deal with each week is hearing from individuals who have been diagnosed in the late stages of malignant mesothelioma, or from family members of an individual who has expired from mesothelioma. The Center's primary mission is seeing to it that all diagnosed victims of mesothelioma have instant access to the nation's best mesothelioma compensation lawyers. There is a direct correlation between the skill of the attorneys and compensation for this rare form of cancer.
This week the center is also urging individuals who had heavy exposure to asbestos at a workplace in the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, or 1980s to get annual medical checkups that include a chest x-ray. The group is also urging a individual who had moderate to heavy expoure to make certain their primary care physician knows about the exposure to asbestos, so they are on the lookout for any possible symptoms of asbestos related illnesses such as mesothelioma. http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.Com
The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "We would not wish a diagnosis of mesothelioma on anyone, but if the worst happens and you or a family member has been diagnosed with this rare form of cancer, please call us at 866-714-6466 for instant access to the nation's best mesothelioma compensation lawyers. We will also provide you with instant access to the nation's most renowned mesothelioma treatment centers. Our services are unsurpassed." http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.Com
Information About Mesothelioma For Diagnosed Victims And Their Families From The Mesothelioma Victims Center:
High risk work groups for exposure to asbestos include US Navy Veterans, shipyard workers, oil refinery workers, manufacturing workers, plumbers, electricians, auto mechanics, machinists, or construction workers. Typically the exposure to asbestos occurred in the 1950’s, 1960’s, 1970’s, or 1980’s. http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.Com
According to the US Center for Disease Control the average age for a diagnosed victim of mesothelioma is 72 years old. Frequently victims of mesothelioma are initially misdiagnosed with pneumonia. This year between 2500, and 3000 US citizens will be diagnosed with mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is attributable to exposure to asbestos.
According to the CDC, the states with the highest incidence of mesothelioma include Pennsylvania, Maine, New Jersey, West Virginia, Florida, Wyoming, and Washington. However, based on the calls the Mesothelioma Victims Center receives diagnosed victims could be in any state including California, New York, Texas, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Louisiana, Missouri, Ohio, Michigan, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho, Oregon, and Alaska.
The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, “Before you hire a mesothelioma attorney please call us at 866-714-6466, and compare the qualifications of who we consider to be the nation's most skilled mesothelioma attorneys to any other lawyer, or law firm. When it comes to obtaining the best mesothelioma compensation settlement, the quality of the attorney matters, as we would like to explain anytime." http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.Com
For more information about a rare form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos called mesothelioma, please visit the US Centers For Disease Control's web site: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5815a3.htm
