Assistance for VAs: Hancock Clinic
Relevant contact information for Hancock Clinic is 890 Campus Drive Hancock, MI 49930-1495 Phone: (906) 482-7762.
Could you have been exposed to asbestos? Read the following to see if you fall under a category at risk. Some examples of these people include those that have had contact with asbestos through a "burst exposure" i.e. a very heavy concentration of asbestos in a limited amount of time, unusual respiratory issues, long-term dealings with asbestos, or friends or relatives of people who have been involved in asbestos-related trades even if the one who was involved with asbestos has no visible symptoms.
In general, there is a group of diseases that are associated with 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). Certain specific signs of asbestos-related diseases are coughing, coughing blood, shortness of breath, chest pain and weight loss. Unfortunately, the tangible 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 important to seek medical council if you think that you have been exposed to asbestos. One form 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. At times, doctors speak a language incomprehensible to the average person. Be sure to ask your physician about your state. If you don't understand your doctor, get him to explain it in a way that you can better know your condition. Weitz & Luxenberg stands by the belief that all those who have participated in the United States Armed orces should receive the benefits they deserve. This includes compensation for life-threatening diseases 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 begins the process.
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