Assistance for VAs: Lame Deer VA Clinic
Relevant contact information for Lame Deer VA Clinic is Ashland Community Health Center, Hwy 212 and Forest - Box 47 Ashland, MT 59003 Phone: (605) 720-7082.
Could you have been exposed to asbestos? Read the following to see if you fall under a category at risk. Read each of the subsequent items for the chief characteristics of people who may be at risk for asbestos exposure:
- Individuals with breathing problems
- Individuals with protracted exposure to asbestos
- Individuals who think they have had protracted exposure to asbestos
- Immediate family members of those who have worked in asbestos-related environments, even if the person who worked with asbestos has no noticeable symptoms or respiratory issues
Certain illnesses have been linked to asbestos exposure: lung cancer, 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), and pleural plaque and thickening (scarring of the lining of the lung). The warning signs of asbestos-related diseases are coughing, coughing blood, shortness of breath, chest pain and weight loss. Unfortunately, the tangible symptoms of asbestos exposure can appear up to 25 years after primary exposure. Annual or even semi-annual asbestos detection tests are recommended.
It is imperative to see a doctor if you presume that you have been exposed to asbestos. One form of 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. At times, medical professionals may speak a language that is baffling to the average person. Be sure to ask your medical professional about your state. If you don't completely comprehend your doctor, ask her to put it in plain words so you can better understand. Weitz & Luxenberg supports the notion that all men and women who have participated in the U.S. Armed orces should receive the services they deserve. This includes compensation for deadly diseases such as lung cancer.
If you or someone you love has developed lung cancer after exposure to asbestos, we can help. It's never too late for a free case evaluation. The form below begins the process.
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