Mesothelioma - Exposure, Causes and Consequences with Charlie Stern
Beasley Allen's Charlie Stern explains Mesothelioma - Exposure, Causes and Consequences.
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Malignant mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer caused by asbestos exposure. The cancer develops in the mesothelium, the lining of certain internal organs. The greater the exposure, the greater the risk, although experts believe there is no safe level of asbestos exposure.
An estimated 2,500 people are diagnosed each year in the U.S. but the onset of the disease can take anywhere from 15 to 50 years after exposure. The disease occurs more often in men, and the average age of diagnosis is 69.
A particular tragedy with this type of cancer is that it can lay dormant for so long. Often when symptoms develop, a person doesnโt automatically connect earlier asbestos exposure with their illness. As a result, they may be misdiagnosed and delay treatment while trying to find out whatโs wrong. There also is currently no known cure for mesothelioma, and the prognosis can be dire if the cancer is advanced when it is finally detected.
Beasley Allen lawyers often face heartbreaking situations working with people affected by meso, and their families, who are struggling with pain and disability while trying to battle corporate giants responsible for their asbestos exposure. We are dedicated to being an advocate for them, speaking when they might not be strong enough, and ensuring the wrongdoers are held accountable. For every battle we win, we hope there is more awareness around the issue of asbestos exposure so that more people find the help they need.
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