ASBESTOS TESTING
Contact information for asbestos testing at the Robert J. Dole Department of Veterans Affairs Medical and Regional Office Center

Contact information for asbestos testing at the Robert J. Dole Department of Veterans Affairs Medical and Regional Office Center is: 5500 E. Kellogg Wichita, KS 67218. Phone: (316) 685-2221 or (888) 878-6881.

Read below to see if you may be at risk for exposure to asbestos. At first glance, there are some questions one should ask to figure out if exposure to asbestos is an issue. These are: Do you think you have had prolonged exposure to asbestos? Are you an immediate family member of someone who has worked in asbestos-related industries? Have you worked somewhere where asbestos insulation was used? Is it possible your exposure to asbestos was in the form of a "burst exposure" (a very heavy concentration) to asbestos for short periods of time? Was yes a response to any of these? If so, you may wish to discuss this with your health-care provider.

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. Certain specific signs of asbestos-related diseases are coughing, coughing blood, shortness of breath, chest pain and weight loss. Unfortunately, these symptoms of asbestos exposure can appear up to 25 years after initial exposure. Annual or even semi-annual asbestos detection tests are recommended.

It is crucial to seek medical council if you imagine 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. There are times when a doctor may speak a language that is perplexing to the layman. Don't fear asking your physician about your circumstance. If you don't completely comprehend your doctor, ask her to explain it in a way that you can better get the picture. Weitz & Luxenberg stands by the belief that all those who have participated in the U.S. Armed orces should receive the benefits they deserve. This includes compensation for life-threatening diseases such as lung cancer.

Living with mesothelioma can be trying. Weitz & Luxenberg can help reduce 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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