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Mesothelioma Legal FAQ's
MESOTHELIOMA COMMON QUESTIONS
What is Mesothelioma?
The National Cancer Institute states that: "Malignant mesothelioma, a rare form
of cancer, is a disease in which cancer (malignant) cells are found in the sac
lining the chest (the pleura), the lining of the abdominal cavity (the
peritoneum) or the lining around the heart (the pericardium).
How do you get Mesothelioma?
Most people with malignant mesothelioma have worked on jobs where they breathed
asbestos. Others have been exposed to asbestos in a household environment, often
without knowing it. To learn more about the different ways in which people have
been exposed.
How much exposure does it take to get the disease?
An exposure of as little as one or two months can result in mesothelioma 30 or
40 years later.
How long does it take after exposure for the disease to show up?
People exposed in the 1940s, 50s, 60s, and 70s are now being diagnosed with
mesothelioma because of the long latency period of asbestos disease.
Pathology and The Role of Pathologists in the Diagnostic Process
Pathology, or the scientific study of cells, tissue, or fluid taken from the
body is an integral part of a mesothelioma diagnosis. Most hospitals have their
own pathology labs staffed by board-certified pathologists and licensed
technologists. The importance of pathological diagnosis can not be
underestimated, since the course of treatment is dependent upon an accurate
diagnosis.
To make a diagnosis, pathologists examine tissue under a microscope, and based
on established criteria, make a determination of benign vs. malignant cells.
Subsequently, the type of cancer is determined. Although most pathologists have
a general expertise of various diseases, a small number acquire training in a
subspecialty, such as mesothelioma. These are physicians who have received
world-wide recognition as premier experts, and have achieved high acclaim for
their research, published articles and abstracts, and teaching. For a list of
expert pathologists in the field of mesothelioma diagnosis,
What is the prognosis for mesothelioma?
Like most cancers, the prognosis for this disease often depends on how early it
is diagnosed and how aggressively it is treated.
Asbestos exposure also is the cause of asbestosis, a chronic lung ailment that can produce shortness of breath, coughing, and permanent lung damage.
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