Of the many injuries and work related diseases, mesothelioma is perhaps the one that draws much attention. Mesothelioma is a cancer that is almost always caused by earlier exposure to asbestos, approximately in ninety percent of cases. In the United Kingdom alone almost 2300 people a year are diagnosed with mesothelioma. At least 3,500 people in Great Britain die every year from asbestos related lung cancer and mesothelioma as a result of past exposure to asbestos fibers.
Types of Mesothelioma
There are two main types of mesothelioma.
1. Peritoneal (if present in abdomen)
2. Pleural (if present in the chest wall)
Pleural Mesothelioma is more common than peritoneal mesothelioma. Asbestos exposure is the primary cause of mesothelioma. Asbestos fibers are microscopic and once swallowed or breathed in tend to stay in human body. Mesothelioma is often confused with asbestosis. Symptoms of Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma symptoms are difficult to spot as they are very comparable to pneumonia. Early diagnosis can prolong life and improve the chances of survival. The main symptoms of mesothelioma are:
? Coughing
? Chest pain
? Weakness
After Diagnosis
Asbestos Compensation Claim
If needed an asbestos compensation claim should be filed so as to provide monetary help to the suffering family who have to struggle with pain, bills and loss of wages.
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