Assistance for VAs: Perry Point VAMC - VA Maryland Health Care System
You can reach Perry Point VAMC - VA Maryland Health Care System at Perry Point VA Medical Center Perry Point, MD 21902 Phone: (410) 642-2411 or (800) 949-1003.
Do you fit the description below? If so, you may want to consider getting tested for exposure to asbestos. General attributes of these people are those that have had contact with asbestos through a "burst exposure" i.e. a very heavy concentration of asbestos for small amounts of time, unexplained breathing problems, prolonged exposure to asbestos, or friends or relatives of people who have dealt in asbestos-related trades even if the the one exposed to asbestos has no obvious signs of exposure.
Four specific diseases 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. The most commonly known symptoms of asbestos-related diseases are coughing, coughing blood, shortness of breath, chest pain and weight loss. Unfortunately, these symptoms of contact with asbestos can appear up to 25 years after primary exposure. Annual or even semi-annual asbestos detection tests are recommended.
It is necessary to seek a professional opinion if you presume that you have been exposed to asbestos. The usual mode of testing is an x-ray (side and front view of your chest.) Additional tests may include a pulmonary function test, blood work, a CT scan and/or biopsy. Physicians may speak a language puzzling to the typical patient. Don't be afraid to question your medical professional about your state. If you don't fully understand your doctor, have him explain it in a way that you can better know your condition. Weitz & Luxenberg supports the notion that all citizens who have participated in the American Armed orces should receive the benefits they deserve. This includes compensation for life-threatening diseases such as lung cancer.
Dealing with lung cancer can be daunting. Weitz & Luxenberg can help relieve some of the burden by providing you with a free case evaluation. Your first step is to fill out the form below.
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Asbestos testing for veterans at the Outpatient Clinic, Loch Raven, MD