If you or a loved one have suffered from pleural mesothelioma cancer, you may be entitled to recover compensation from a pleural mesothelioma lawsuit case or settlement claim.
A team of mesothelioma lawyers and class action attorneys is investigating potential mesothelioma lawsuit and settlement claims of individuals who were diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma cancer.
Pleural mesothelioma is a type of cancer of the pleura (the protective lining of the lungs). It is the most common type of mesothelioma, making up nearly 3/4 of all mesothelioma diagnoses.
Pleural Mesothelioma Lawsuit & Settlement Claims
Pleural mesothelioma lawsuit and settlement cases potentially being investigated include claims of individuals who were exposed to asbestos and were subsequently diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma.
Pleural mesothelioma is caused by the inhalation of asbestos fibers which make their way into the pleural lining of the lungs. Over time, the asbestos fibers can cause irritation, inflammation and genetic changes to the body’s cells which can become cancerous and spread throughout the lungs and body.
Symptoms and Diagnosis Of Pleural Mesothelioma
Signs and symptoms of pleural mesothelioma can include:
- Shortness of breath (dyspnea)
- Pleural effusion (fluid around the lungs)
- Respiratory complications
- Chronic cough
- Dry cough
- Wheezing
- Weight loss
- Muscle weakness
- Fatigue
- Chest pain
- Coughing up blood
- Blood clotting disorders
- Difficulty taking a deep breath
- Lumps of tissue under skin on chest
- Other pleural mesothelioma symptoms
Pleural mesothelioma can be difficult to detect and diagnose because pleural mesothelioma symptoms (such as shortness of breath, chest pain, fatigue and dry cough) can be similiar to the symptoms of other respiratory diseases and conditions.
Common tests to help detect pleural mesothelioma can include chest x-rays, CT scans, MRIs, PET scans, biopsy procedures (such as a thoracentesis to remove fluid from the chest, a needle biopsy, a thoracoscopy to look inside the chest at pleura and take tissue samples and/or a thoracotomy) and blood tests/ biomarkers (such Mesomark, Somamer, and Human MPF).
Treatment and Prognosis Of Pleural Mesothelioma
Treatment for those with pleural mesothelioma can include extrapleural pneumonectomy (EPP) surgery, Pleurectomy/Decortication (P/D), immunotherapy, gene therapy, chemotherapy and radiation.
The life expectancy of those diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma depends on the cell type, the stage of the cancer, the patient’s age, their overall health and the type of treatment they are provided.
According to the American Cancer Society, the 5-Year Relative Survival Rate for those diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma is 12%.
If you or someone you love were diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma, you may be entitled to compensation from a pleural mesothelioma lawsuit or settlement. Contact an injury lawyer to request a free case review
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