Information for Our Veterans
Relevant contact information for Portland Vet Center is 475 Stevens Ave. Portland, ME 04103 Phone: (207) 780-3584.
Various people with asbestos exposure should be tested for asbestos-related diseases. The following is a list of those with heightened hazard of developing an asbestos-related disease:
- People with breathing problems
- Individuals with extended exposure to asbestos
- People who think they have had prolonged exposure to asbestos
- Immediate family members of those who have worked in asbestos-related fields, even if the person who worked with asbestos has no evident exposure signs or respiratory issues
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 essential to see a doctor if you imagine that you have been exposed to asbestos. Other ways of testing is an x-ray (side and front view of your chest.) Added tests may include a pulmonary function test, blood work, a CT scan and/or biopsy. Doctors sometimes speak a language unclear to the typical patient. You should not hesitate to ask your doctor about your situation. If you don't fully understand your doctor, get him to break it down so can better understand. All people who have participated in the United States Armed Forces should receive the benefits they deserve. Weitz & Luxenberg is committed to making this happen. This includes compensation for life-threatening diseases that are caused by exposure to asbestos, such as lung cancer.
Coping with asbestos-related diseases can be very difficult. 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 in Rumford, ME