Help for Our Vets: Anderson County Clinic

Here is some information from the mesothelioma law firm of Weitz & Luxenberg that might help vets who are close to the Anderson County Clinic.

Contact information for Anderson County Clinic is 1702 E. Greenville Street Anderson, SC 29621 Phone: (864) 224-5450.

Read on to find out about who may be at risk for asbestos exposure. Some examples of these people include those that have had contact with asbestos through a "burst exposure" i.e. a very heavy concentration of asbestos in a limited amount of time, unexplained breathing problems, long-term dealings with asbestos, or friends or relatives of people who have labored in asbestos-related areas even if the the one exposed to asbestos has no noticeable symptoms.

Certain illnesses are associated with asbestos exposure: Asbestosis (a serious, chronic, non cancerous fibrous hardening and scarring of the lungs), mesothelioma (a cancer of the thin membranes lining the thoracic and abdominal cavities and surrounding internal organs), pleural plaque and thickening (scarring of the lining of the lung) and lung cancer. Some symptoms of asbestos-related diseases are coughing, coughing blood, shortness of breath, chest pain and weight loss.

Unfortunately, the tangible warning signs of contact with asbestos can appear up to 25 years after primary exposure. Annual or even semi-annual asbestos detection tests are recommended.

Don't be afraid to question your doctor about your health. It is vital that the other testing is an x-ray (side and front view of your chest.) Further tests may include a pulmonary function test, blood work, a CT scan and/or biopsy. Doctors sometimes speak a language unintelligible to the layman. Weitz & Luxenberg is a proponent of the idea that all those who have participated in the U.S. Armed orces should receive the benefits they deserve. This includes compensation for potentially fatal diseases such as mesothelioma.

If you or someone you love has developed mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos, let us help. The form on this page initiates the process.

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