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What is Mesothelioma?
🧬 Mesothelioma: What It Is, What It Does, and How It Affects the Human Body
Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer caused almost exclusively by exposure to asbestos. It forms in the mesothelium, a thin layer of tissue that lines the chest cavity, abdomen, heart, or testicles. Because it often takes 20 to 50 years to develop after exposure, many people don’t realize they’re sick until the disease is in an advanced stage.
Once diagnosed, mesothelioma can cause severe physical pain, organ damage, and progressive decline in a person’s ability to breathe, move, and function—making early detection and prompt treatment critical.
✅ Types of Mesothelioma and Where It Occurs:
- Pleural Mesothelioma (75% of cases) – affects the lining of the lungs and chest
- Peritoneal Mesothelioma – affects the lining of the abdomen and digestive organs
- Pericardial Mesothelioma – affects the lining of the heart (very rare)
- Testicular Mesothelioma – affects the lining around the testes (extremely rare)
Each type causes different symptoms depending on where the cancer grows and how advanced it is.
📋 What Mesothelioma Does Inside the Body:
Mesothelioma begins when inhaled or ingested asbestos fibers become lodged in the body’s tissues. Over time, these fibers cause inflammation, scarring, and genetic mutations in cells, which can eventually turn into tumors.
As the tumors grow, they:
- Invade nearby tissues and organs
- Interfere with lung expansion or digestive function
- Cause fluid buildup in the chest or abdomen
- Lead to breathing difficulties, pain, weight loss, and fatigue
- Often spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body in later stages
📅 The Latency Period and Why It’s Dangerous
One of the most dangerous aspects of mesothelioma is its long latency period—the time between asbestos exposure and the onset of symptoms. This period can last 20 to 50 years, meaning most people are diagnosed long after their exposure occurred, often when the cancer is already advanced.
By the time symptoms appear, treatment options may be limited. That’s why early screening and medical history awareness are so important, especially for workers in high-risk occupations.
👨⚕️ How Mesothelioma Is Diagnosed and Treated
Diagnosing mesothelioma requires:
- Imaging scans (X-rays, CT, or PET scans)
- Biopsies to confirm cancer type and stage
- Blood tests for specific tumor markers
Treatment options include:
- Surgery to remove tumors (if caught early)
- Chemotherapy and radiation to shrink cancer cells
- Immunotherapy to boost the body’s defense system
- Palliative care to manage pain and improve quality of life
There is currently no cure for mesothelioma, but new treatments are improving survival and comfort for patients.
🟦 Understanding Mesothelioma Is the First Step Toward Action
Mesothelioma is preventable—but it remains deadly because of past asbestos exposure and lack of early symptoms. Knowing what it is, how it spreads, and what it does to the body can help you or your loved ones take action sooner.
If you’ve been exposed to asbestos, even decades ago, stay alert to early signs and talk to a doctor immediately if symptoms appear.
Call us today for a free consultation if you or a family member has been diagnosed. We’re here to help you understand your options—and fight for the justice you deserve.
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Fighting for Mesothelioma Victims for Over 25 Years!
For more than two decades, we’ve stood beside individuals and families devastated by mesothelioma—helping them secure the compensation they deserve. Our experienced mesothelioma attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing upfront—no out-of-pocket costs at any point.
Legal fees are among the lowest nationwide, and you only pay if we win your case.
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