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Although asbestos is a well-known product, not many people understand how harmful and deadly it can be. There are also many people who are virtually unaware of asbestos altogether, which can be dangerous as well. For almost 100 years, asbestos was thought to be the perfect material for construction, and was also used in many consumer goods that are used every day. Asbestos does not conduct heat, is very flexible and durable, and is resistant to fire and corrosion. Asbestos was used in hundreds of thousands of buildings and building materials, and may still remain there today. It was not until the late 1970s when it was discovered that exposure to asbestos can lead to a very rare and aggressive form of cancer known as mesothelioma.

Asbestos fibers can be inhaled or ingested through the nose or mouth. The fibers are then absorbed into different areas of the body, rather than broken down like an organic material usually is. The asbestos fibers are then absorbed and remain in areas of the body such as the linings of the lungs, abdomen, and the heart. These fibers can cause pockets of fluid to form in the lining and tissues of the body cavities, scar tissue to develop on our lungs , and can eventually lead to a malignant tumor. Mesothelioma does not manifest weeks or a few years after exposure; instead, it develops over time, and may not manifest itself as mesothelioma until decades later. At this point, most cases of mesotheliom have advanced to a late stage of the disease, and are nearly untreatable.

Approximately 3,000 people are diagnosed with asbestos-related mesothelioma every year. In the next few years, it is expected that even more people will be diagnosed, as we are a few decades out from when asbestos use was at its highest. Millions of people were exposed to the harmful material in the past, and many more are still exposed to it each day, though its use is now regulated heavily.

Mesothelioma is a very hard kind of cancer to detect, and many people do not find out that have been affected until it may be too late. The cancer does show through external symptoms, but often mesothelioma presents as a chest cold or pneumonia, and can go untreated or unnoticed for a long period of time. If you were exposed to asbestos on a long-term basis and suspect you have developed mesothelioma, contact your doctor right away. Your doctor will run many tests, such as testing blood samples, an MRI or CT scan, an X-ray, and a broncoscopy to see into your lungs, to be sure of a diagnosis.

There are three different types of mesothelioma; many people only have one of the three, but a second type may also develop. These types are:
Pleural mesothelioma - the most diagnosed form of mesothelioma. Pleural mesothelioma affects the lung tissues, also called the mesothelium, and the tissues lining the chest cavity.
Peritoneal mesothelioma - this type affects the organs in the abdominal cavity. It is the second most common type of mesothelioma, with approximately 10 to 20 percent of all mesothelioma cases.
Pericardial mesothelioma - affects the tissues and lining around the heart muscle; it is the most rare type of mesothelioma cancer.

Asbestos has caused the deaths of thousands more after they developed mesothelioma, and has put tens of millions of people at risk of developing the deadly disease. Mesothelioma is difficult cancer to treat, because chemotherapy and radiation may not be enough if the tumor has grown too large or if the cancer has spread throughout the body. Surgery is an option, but is only done if the cancer is caught early on, which it rarely is. Most patients who are diagnosed with mesothelioma have a life expectancy of less than two years.

If you or a loved have developed mesothelioma following long-term asbestos exposure at the workplace, it is in your best interest to contact an experienced Nevada mesothelioma lawyer or attorney to start the process to recover damages and compensation.

An experienced and trusted mesothelioma lawyer should not only advise you on your case and the claims you plan to make against the responsible persons, they should also discuss your rights for compensation and damages and be able to estimate what you should expect to receive. Your Nevada mesothelioma lawyer/attorney will also guide you throughout the lawsuit and litigation processes. Pursuing legal action will not only help to enforce your legal rights, it can also help to provide financial security for you and your family. Help yourself and your family and contact a Nevada mesothelioma lawyer/attorney today.