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Mesothelioma
is a form of cancer that is almost always caused by previous exposure to asbestos. In this disease, malignant cells develop in the mesothelium, a protective lining that covers most of the body's internal organs. Its most common site is the pleura (outer lining of the lungs and chest cavity), but it may also occur in the peritoneum (the lining of the abdominal cavity) or the pericardium (a sac that surrounds the heart).
Most people who develop mesothelioma have worked on jobs where they inhaled asbestos particles, or they have been exposed to asbestos dust and fibre in other ways, such as by washing the clothes of a family member who worked with asbestos. Unlike lung cancer, there is no association between mesothelioma and smoking. Compensation via asbestos funds or lawsuits is an important issue in mesothelioma (see asbestos and the law).
The symptoms of mesothelioma include shortness of breath due to pleural effusion (fluid between the lung and the chest wall) or chest wall pain, and general symptoms such as weight loss. The diagnosis can be made with chest X-rays and a CT scan, and confirmed with a biopsy (tissue sample) and microscopic examination. A thoracoscopy (inserting a tube with a camera into the chest) can be used to take biopsies. It allows the introduction of substances such as talc to obliterate the pleural space (called pleurodesis), which prevents more fluid from accumulating and pressing on the lung. Despite treatment with chemotherapy, radiation therapy or sometimes surgery, the disease carries a poor prognosis. Research about screening tests for the early detection of mesothelioma is ongoing.
Sammy
asked:
"The best Mesothelioma site we found so far is: a forum for sharing stories.Can someone give me a list of other good Asbestos Cancer websites?"
Question posted courtesy of:
K R replied:
"My wife always goes to Caring Bridge for Cancer patients and she loves it. You can try some of the following for mesothelioma site for this specifically. This disease is nasty and can be very painful. Good Luck.mesolink.orgmesoinfo.commesotheliomaweb.org"
medhruv replied:
"Y dont u google it....u'll get thousands of websites"
G N replied:
"here are some articles on meso en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesothelioma"
yardena613 replied:
"We found the most complete information is at:We also checked out that link you sent: which looks like a great place toshare stories and advice."
Hawaii SEO
asked:
"Where can I find a good personal injury lawyer or a good lawyer who specializes in Mesothelioma and personal injury structured settlements?"
Question posted courtesy of:
F replied:
"This website should help you wiht the first part. About the lawyer, try going to any private ones and see, someone would be able to guide u from there"
Prakash replied:
"Try the links in"
TBoneGeorge
asked:
"Does anyone have any information on how mesothelioma develops?"
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myheartisjames replied:
"mining is one of the causes...or being exposed to asbestos..mesothelioma is a type of lung cancer....."
............ replied:
"maybe WebMD can help -- brb --"
sdg-FNP replied:
"Best just to check here. Fairly concise."
Jake S replied:
"The primary risk factor for developing mesothelioma is asbestos exposure. I believe I saw a statistic, and you know what they say about statistics, that said 80% of mesothelioma diagnoses are related to asbestos exposure. This does sound about right. Certain exposures to radiation also are known to develop mesothelioma. Here are some of the symptoms taken from beatmesothelioma.blogspot.com * pain in the lower back or at the side of the chest* shortness of breath* difficulty swallowing* cough* fever* fatigue* abdominal pain, weight loss, and nausea and vomiting (symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma)There is a lot more material, definitely more than I can provide, but I figured this could be a start for you. For more, try checking out beatmesothelioma.blogspot.com for more. Hope this helps."
Joy T
asked:
"The extent of info on the internet has left me confused. How can I know if the information is genuine? One site-http://www.mesoblog.org/ is simply defined, but I'm unsure if its contents are correct. Please advise. - A concerned cousin of mesothelioma patient."
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jesdad47 replied:
"www.webmd.com"
greydoc6 replied:
"I claim no expertise in environmental medicine, but the first page of the blog looks genuine to me.Your cousin may be entitled to compensation for negligence. You have probably seen ads on TV that certain law groups want you to call them. I often wonder if the attorneys benefit from these class action lawsuits more than the victim. At least investigate other sources of compensation first.Actually, the mesoblog's website cautions against responding to TV commercials and billboard ads. The page on legal advice is reasonable."
Dude D
asked:
"Who is this guy and is he suing everybody for everything? Look, you have the right to sue in civil court if you were done wrong. But how much is James Sokolove going to keep if you are awarded damages? 10% sounds ok. It will be much more than that I'm sure. Does anybody know? Do such lawyers really care if you receive damages or are they only out to make money?Really? Why doesn't he charge less?"
Question posted courtesy of:
grumpyoldman replied:
"*LOL* Good one. Most lawyers charge at least 40% I think."
raichasays replied:
"He probably charges on a sliding scale. Less of a percentage if it settles before trial, more if he has to go to court.It is all negotiable between the client and the lawyer, but he will not take only 10%. Why not charge less? Would you go to your boss and volunteer to take less to do your job? Everyone that works is trying to earn as much money as they can.If the lawyer did not care about injured persons, he could become a tax lawyer instead. They make a good living too.If you have mesothelioma and don't want to contact the offices of James Sokolove, or another lawyer, you can file the case yourself. Good luck with that"
drusillaslittleboot replied:
"Why doesn't he charge less? Because lawyers charge a lot of money, and taking on class action and malpractice suits are risky - so you want a big chunk of the pie. Lawyers start charging at $200 an hour - and those are green associates and family lawyers, not the guys raking in the big bucks. My boyfriend's boss, who's a junior partner at a small firm in Toronto, charges $450 per billable hour, plus costs. My friend's father, who's a senior partner at one of the biggest firms in the country makes somewhere around 1.3 million dollars a year. Running a law firm isn't cheap, either. Searches through Westlaw and such cost money; the facilities you rent cost money; court filing fees cost money; so does that suit your lawyer wears, their desk, the paralegals and secretaries, etcetera, etcetera. And yes, lawyers care if you receive damages. Why? They want a reputation for being a good lawyer, and they don't want to get disbarred or sued for doing a crappy job. Strangely enough, we get fairly attached to our clients, too, especially the ones that were treated unfairly."
coragryph replied:
"Sokolove is a class-action lawyer -- he files class action lawsuits on behalf of thousands or millions of people who have all been harmed in the same way. If a class has already been certified, then you may claim the benefits of that class action whether you want to participate or not -- but you can also choose to opt-out of the class and pursue your own individual claims if you want.Generally, class action lawyers get between 20% and 30% of the total recovery -- that being standard in the industry -- but they also bear all the costs, which can run into the millions of dollars for a large lawsuit, and they bear those costs whether the win or lose.Some lawyers care about the clients more than the money -- some are in it for the business and the profit -- as with any profession, the motivations vary."
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