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Unfortunately, there is no cure for mesothelioma — but there are ways to improve your prognosis through treatment. The asbestos attorneys at Morgan & Morgan are passionate about fighting for the financial future of mesothelioma victims and their families, and connecting them… Read more
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Receiving a stage 3 mesothelioma diagnosis is devastating. By this point, the tumor has spread into the lymph nodes, tissues, or organs surrounding the original site of the cancer. People’s prognoses will vary, but generally, it’s not positive; life expectancies are on the short side.… Read more
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The stage of mesothelioma cancer describes how far the tumor has spread from where it first appeared. Mesothelioma advances more the farther the tumor spreads. The primary difference between stage 1 and 2 is that cancer cells have started to spread into the lymph nodes surrounding the… Read more
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Mesothelioma is a rare and deadly cancer caused by exposure to asbestos - a toxic mineral that was used in many products and building materials in the 20th century. Many companies knew the health risks of asbestos exposure as early as the 1930s but failed to warn the public. Because of this,… Read more
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Mesothelioma is an uncommon and complex form of cancer that is only contracted through exposure to asbestos. Mesothelioma affects the mesothelium, a thin membrane that lines many of the cavities where a person’s internal organs are located. Although Mesothelioma typically develops in the… Read more
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Exposure to asbestos is the only known cause of mesothelioma. Mississippi, because of its proximity to the Gulf of Mexico, is home to major shipyards and oil production sites that present asbestos contamination concerns. To compound matters, the wreckage brought about by Hurricane Katrina exposed… Read more
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Mesothelioma progresses in stages, with each one having its own prognosis. Here’s what you need to know about stage 1 mesothelioma.The Earliest StageStage 1 mesothelioma is the least advanced form of the disease. At this stage, tumors remain localized in or near the lining of the lungs, abdomen, or… Read more
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Stage 4 mesothelioma is the most advanced form of the disease and is accompanied by severe symptoms and a poor prognosis. By this final stage, tumors may have metastasized, or spread beyond the original affected area to the lymph nodes, brain, spine, prostate, the lining of the heart, and elsewhere… Read more
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Typically, people who are diagnosed with mesothelioma have an excellent chance of recovering monetary damages from the company responsible for exposing them to asbestos or from a victims’ trust fund. If you have been diagnosed with the disease, a mesothelioma lawyer at Morgan & Morgan will work… Read more
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Mesothelioma, typically caused by exposure to asbestos, is one of the most difficult types of cancer to diagnose. That’s partly because it develops slowly. Medical studies have shown that the latency period can take anywhere from 20 to 50 years. The long latency period makes it particularly… Read more
