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Thursday, August 21, 2008

Mesothelioma diagnosis: Early detection is critical

Early detection and diagnosis of mesothelioma is critical for more effective treatment.

Prognosis in this disease is consistently difficult to evaluate since there is great variability in the time before diagnosis and the rate of disease progression, which is what makes malignant mesothelioma an extremely dangerous cancer.

It is estimated that three to five people die each day in the United States because of mesothelioma.

Improving health prospects for a person with mesothelioma depends on several factors, including:

  • Size of the cancer
  • Location of the cancer
  • Spread of the cancer throughout the body
  • Response to treatment

    Currently, there are three traditional methods of fighting cancerous mesothelioma. These are surgery, chemotherapy drugs, and radiation therapy.

    Weitz & Luxenberg is a leading plaintiffs' law firm that has represented people affected by mesothelioma for over 20 years. Men and women diagnosed with mesothelioma or lung cancer caused by asbestos exposure may be entitled to compensation from the companies responsible for their disease.

    If you would like a free consultation or more information about your legal options from a mesothelioma lawyer, please complete the form on this page, and a representative of our law firm will contact you as soon as possible.


    • Mesothelioma & Asbestosis Mortalities Across the US: 1979-2001 (c/o EWG)

    “We have seen first-hand how asbestos has wreaked havoc on Americans working in naval shipyards, automobile plants, and the construction industry. Most often this is through their employers’ conscious choice for profits over a worker's health.”

    -- Joseph Patrick Williams, a trial attorney in the Asbestos Litigation department of Weitz & Luxenberg

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