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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
 What is Mesothelioma? How do you get Mesothelioma?
"Mesothelioma (cancer of the
mesothelium) is a disease in which cells of the mesothelium become abnormal
and divide without control or order. They can invade and damage nearby tissues
and organs. Cancer cells can also metastasize (spread) from their original site
to other parts of the body. Most cases of mesothelioma begin in the
pleura or
peritoneum."
- National Cancer Institute
 Mesothelioma
is a serious cancer that occurs in individuals exposed to asbestos. Mesothelioma
victims have either inhaled or swallowed asbestos fibers which then travel
through the lung and become lodged in the pleura (the thin, saran wrap-type
membrane lining the lungs). Mesothelioma can also develop in the abdominal
(peritoneal) area of the body. Each year 2,500 to 4,000 patients in the U.S. are
diagnosed with mesothelioma.
The only known cause of mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos.
Even small
amounts of asbestos and infrequent exposure can cause injuries.
Exposure to asbestos fibers usually occurs in at-risk workplace environments.
Those at the highest risk for developing mesothelioma include workers handling
or installing insulation, roofers, electricians, miners, and others (more
about occupational hazards).
Asbestos fibers are so toxic, that industrial
and trade worker’s families may be exposed to mesothelioma through particles
that cling to the worker’s clothing, shoes, skin and hair. This type of
“second-hand” exposure to asbestos is known as Para occupational exposure.
Exposure to asbestos can also occur in the home.
Asbestos exposure
in the home could have occurred when renovation or repair work was performed.
The majority of building products manufactured today do not contain asbestos,
however those frequently used prior to 1970 do carry exposure risks. Products
such as joint compounds, wallboards, gaskets, fireproofing, pipe covering,
cements, floor tiles, ceiling tiles and boiler insulation often contained
asbestos. If these products were mixed, grinded, cut, sawed, sprayed, removed or
otherwise manipulated, banged or damaged, they could have released significant
asbestos fibers into your home. The inhalation of these airborne fibers can
create the risk of developing mesothelioma, even 15-30 years later.
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Asbestos & Mesothelioma Medical FAQs
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What is asbestos?
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What types of injuries
are caused by asbestos?
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What trades and
occupations work with asbestos?
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What types of products
contain asbestos?
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Could I have been
exposed to asbestos in my home?
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Why was asbestos used in building and insulation
products?
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What did companies know and when did they know it?
- What is Mesothelioma? How do you get Mesothelioma?
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What are the symptoms
of Mesothelioma?
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How is Mesothelioma
diagnosed?
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What is the medical staging of
Mesothelioma?
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What are the
treatment options for those diagnosed with Mesothelioma?
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Legal Help FAQs
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What Legal Options Are
Available To Individuals Injured By Asbestos?
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If I Don't Remember How I
was Exposed To Asbestos, What Can I Do?
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What Are The Stages Of
The Lawsuit And What Is My Involvement?
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How Do You Prove Which
Asbestos Companies Are Responsible For My Injury?
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Will You File My Case As
A Class Action Or As An Individual Lawsuit?
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What If My Loved One Had
Died Or Is Too Sick To Speak To An Attorney?
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Do I Have To Pay For The
Costs Of My Lawsuit?
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Are There Time Limits
For Filing A Legal Claim?
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If I Smoked Cigarettes,
Can I Still File A Claim Against The Asbestos Companies?
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Which Companies Are Sued
In Asbestos Cases?
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I Have Read About Many
Asbestos Companies Filing For Bankruptcy, How Do These Bankruptcies Affect My
Case?
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Which Asbestos Companies
Are Bankrupt Or Out Of Business?
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How Can I Find Out If I
Should File An Asbestos Lawsuit?
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Trial In My Lawsuit?
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