Symptoms of Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is cancer of a membrane, called the mesothelium which lines various organs in the body, primarily in the chest and abdomen. Most of the cases which are presented are pleural mesothelioma, in other words cancer of the lining of the lung cavity.
The disease is a silent one and very difficult to diagnose in its early stages. Patients will eventually begin to feel short of breath, and unable to carry out tasks they could do with no problems before, such as climbing stairs, walking up hill and even sometimes talking.
The other main symptom is weight loss and any unexplained weight loss when the patient is not trying to diet is often linked to an underlying problem such as cancer and should be investigated further.
Most of the patients with mesothelioma, eight or nine out of 10, have been exposed to asbestos at some time in the past. Whilst smoking in itself does not cause the disease, anyone who has been exposed to asbestos should not smoke as the asbestos exposure will greatly increase their risk of getting lung cancer.
If you have been diagnosed with asbestos a related disease, you may be entitled to monetary compensation. Contact the Law Office of Brayton Purcell, LLP at (800) 598-0314 immediately, or contact us online for a free consultation.
