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You can reach Tucker County CBOC (540GA) at Tucker County Veterans Center 206 Spruce Street Parsons, WV 26287 Phone: (304) 478-2219.
Do you think you're at risk for asbestos exposure? Look at the details below and find out more about this deadly substance. Read each of the bullet points below for the cardinal characteristics of those who may be at risk for asbestos exposure:
- Anyone with breathing problems
- People with extended exposure to asbestos
- Anyone who thinks they have had protracted exposure to asbestos
- Immediate family members of people who have worked in asbestos-related environments, even if the individual who worked with asbestos has no visible symptoms or breathing problems
In general, there is a group of diseases that have been linked to asbestos exposure: Mesothelioma (a cancer of the thin membranes lining the thoracic and abdominal cavities and surrounding internal organs), asbestosis (a serious, chronic, non cancerous fibrous hardening and scarring of the lungs), lung cancer, and pleural plaque and thickening (scarring of the lining of the lung). The main indicators of asbestos-related diseases are coughing, coughing blood, shortness of breath, chest pain and weight loss. Unfortunately, the detectable warning signs of asbestos exposure can appear up to 25 years after primary exposure. Annual or even semi-annual asbestos detection tests are recommended.
It is essential to seek a medical opinion if you presume that you have been exposed to asbestos. Initial testing is an x-ray (side and front view of your chest.) Extra tests may include a pulmonary function test, blood work, a CT scan and/or biopsy. Doctors sometimes speak a language incomprehensible to the layman. As a patient, you should be sure to question your doctor about your health problem. If you don't completely comprehend your doctor, ask her to break it down so can better comprehend. All citizens who have participated in the American Armed Forces should receive the services they deserve. Weitz & Luxenberg is committed to making this happen. This includes compensation for deadly diseases that are caused by contact with asbestos, such as lung cancer.
If you or someone you love has developed lung cancer after exposure to asbestos, let us help. It's never too late for a free case evaluation. The form below initiates the process.
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Learn more about help for VAs available at Wheeling Vet Center