Biopsy Procedures Mesothelioma
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A Mesothelioma biopsy procedure is used to collect suspect cells or tissue samples that help doctors positively confirm a diagnosis of Mesothelioma. Several different biopsy procedures may be used depending on the location of cancer cells, the age of the patient, and the overall health of the Mesothelioma patient. Biopsy tests are one of the most definitive ways to diagnose malignant Mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma Biopsy Procedures Include:
- Bronchoscopic Biopsy: Involves passing a long, thin, flexible tube down the throat to examine the airways for tumors and remove a small sample through the tube.
- Excisional Biopsy: Involves attempting to remove all of the affected areas rather than taking a small tissue sample. (Accompanied by greater risks for the patient).
- Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy: Involves the physician using a long thin needle to remove a sample of the cancer tumor.
- Incisional/Core Biopsy: Involves removing a small part of the tumor if the needed sample is in an easy access location.
- Laparoscopy: Procedure involves examining the inside of the abdomen.
- Mediastinoscopy: Procedure that examines the center of the chest around the heart to determine if cancer has spread to lymph nodes in the chest or neck.
- Peritoneoscopy and Laparotomy: Involves doctor making an incision in the abdominal wall to insert a tiny lighted tube to examine inside the chest cavity or abdomen.
- Thoracotomy: Involves doctor making an incision between 2 ribs to gather a cancer tissue sampled.
- Thoracoscopy: Involves examining the space between the chest wall and lungs by inserting a long, thin tube into the chest to obtain small tissue samples.
- Surgical Biopsy: This is an invasive procedure needed to cut out a large enough tissue sample to make a diagnosis or totally removing the tumor.
Malignant Mesothelioma has been linked to workplace asbestos exposure.
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Mesothelioma Symptoms Include:
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Cough
- Difficulty Breathing
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Dyspnea
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Fluid Build-up in Lungs
- Heart Palpitations
- Heart Murmurs
- Irregular Heartbeat (arrhythmia)
- Nausea
- Night Sweats
- Orthopnea (Dyspnea When Lying Down)
- Shortness of Breath
- Thickening of Pericardial Layers
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Asbestos Exposure and Mesothelioma Lawsuits
Asbestos manufacturers knew as far back as the early 1920’s that asbestos caused asbestosis and the first case of malignant Mesothelioma was definitively linked to asbestos exposure in workers and laborers in 1964.
More than 600,000 asbestos and Mesothelioma cases have been brought against asbestos manufacturers and distributors, claiming the companies failed to protect workers and laborers from harmful asbestos contamination, and failed to warn workers about health risks.
The World Health Organization reported that there have been 92,253 mesothelioma deaths (and counting) reported by 83 countries.
Thousands of asbestos-containing products and materials were used throughout construction buildings trades, industrial plants, residential buildings, factories, power plants, chemical plants, refineries, shipyards and manufacturing plants exposing workers and laborers to deadly asbestos dust and fibers.
Mesothelioma cancer has 4 stages and rarely diagnosed in stages 1 and 2 because it looks like many other diseases like COPD, a chronic cough, the flu and pneumonia. If you have a history of work-related asbestos exposure you should be checked each year by a qualified doctor.
Global Asbestos Disaster Study Estimates More than 39,000 USA Deaths Annually from Asbestos-Related Diseases.
Specifically, asbestos contributes to 34,270 lung cancer deaths, 3,161 mesothelioma deaths, 787 ovarian cancer deaths, 443 larynx cancer deaths and 613 chronic asbestosis death. Source: www.adao.us
Malignant Mesothelioma
Malignant Mesothelioma is rare form of cancer that affects lining of the lungs, abdomen, heart, and major organs in the body. Mesothelioma is a disease in which malignant cancer cells are found in the sac lining the chest (pleura) or the abdomen (peritoneum). There are about 3,000 new malignant Mesothelioma cases diagnosed each year in the U. S. If you are experiencing any Mesothelioma symptoms you should contact a doctor immediately.
Diagnosed With Mesothelioma?
If you or a family member has been diagnosed with malignant Mesothelioma you are going to have a lot of questions about living with Mesothelioma and what legal options you have against asbestos manufacturers and asbestos companies for your asbestos exposure. Mesothelioma is a seriously deadly disease. According to the American Cancer Society with the average survival time for people with Mesothelioma is 4-18 months.
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Family Member Died From Mesothelioma?
If you have a family member that has died from Mesothelioma cancer you should immediately consult with an experienced Mesothelioma diagnosis lawyer about what compensation may be available to you from asbestos trust funds that total more than 30 billion dollars.
It is VERY IMPORTANT that you file your Mesothelioma claim within your states Statute of Limitations.
We have seen many families lose their right to file a lawsuit because their Statute of Limitations had expired while they were grieving. We know it is a tough time to grieve the loss of a loved one, but please do not let your Statute of Limitations expire for filing your Mesothelioma lawsuit. In most states the Statute of Limitations is 2-3 years. Some states have 6 year Statute of Limitations.
Mesothelioma Latency Period
Mesothelioma has a long latency period of 10-50 years. Many Veterans, Shipyard Workers, Construction Workers, Power Plant Workers, Mill Workers, Steel Workers, Railroad Workers, Pipefitters, Insulators, Electricians, Carpenters, Welders, Auto Mechanics, Veterans, Factory Workers, and laborers are living in the early stages of a variety of asbestos related diseases. Many Mesothelioma lawyers will not accept asbestosis, asbestos lung cancer, pleural plaques, pleural thickening, colon cancer and esophageal cancer cases.
There is More Than 30 Billion Dollars Set Aside for Mesothelioma and Asbestos Victims in Asbestos Bankruptcy Trusts
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Mesothelioma Damages
A person diagnosed with Mesothelioma may be entitled to recover compensation for the following:
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