Contact Natchez Clinic for Veterans' Information
Do you need to contact Natchez Clinic? 46 Sgt Prentiss Dr Ste 16 Natchez, MS 39120 Phone: (601) 442-7141.
Do you fit the description below? If so, you may want to consider getting tested for exposure to asbestos. These individuals are people who: 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, ongoing contact with asbestos, or friends or relatives of people who have worked in asbestos-related areas even if the the one exposed to asbestos has no evident exposure signs.
In general, there is a group of diseases that result from 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 detectable signs of asbestos exposure can appear up to 25 years after initial exposure. Annual or even semi-annual asbestos detection tests are recommended.
It is vital to get tested if you presume that you have been exposed to asbestos. Other ways of testing is an x-ray (side and front view of your chest.) Other tests may include a pulmonary function test, blood work, a CT scan and/or biopsy. Doctors sometimes speak a language that is perplexing to the average person. Don't be afraid to question your physician about your state. If you don't totally grasp your doctor, ask her to break it down so can better comprehend. Weitz & Luxenberg stands by the belief that all men and women who have participated in the United States Armed orces should receive the services they deserve. This includes compensation for life-threatening diseases such as lung cancer.
Surviving with asbestos-related diseases can be exhausting. Weitz & Luxenberg can help relieve some of the pressure by providing you with a free case evaluation. Your first step is to complete the form below.
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