Mesothelioma Cancer Mesothelioma (me-zoe-thee-lee-O-muh) is an aggressive cancer in the lining of the lungs or abdomen. If you or a family member has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may be entitled to financial compensation from the companies that were responsible for you or your loved one’s asbestos exposure. We help caregivers and patients understand their rights and get the help they need during this difficult time.Malignant mesothelioma is a highly aggressive and painful cancer [...]

Malignant mesothelioma is a highly aggressive and painful cancer with mesothelioma symptoms and signs that vary from patient to patient and with the area of the body affected. Mesothelioma most often occurs in the tissue surrounding the lungs (pleural mesothelioma) but can also occur in the tissue in the abdomen (peritoneal mesothelioma), the tissue that surrounds the heart (pericardial mesothelioma) and the tissue surrounding the testicles (mesothelioma of tunica vaginalis). Because [...]

Most lawsuits involving asbestos diseases are resolved through settlements. A settlement provides asbestos victims and their families with the compensation they need to pay for treatment and plan for the future. Finalizing a certain case ends the dispute between victims and the party(s) responsible for their exposure to asbestos. In exchange for an agreed-upon amount of money, asbestos disease victims release the at-fault party(s) from future liability. A mesothelioma settlement can also [...]

There’s no way to prepare for an asbestos lung cancer diagnosis. It can be challenging to understand the implications until treatment begins. Treatment also comes with an uncertain prognosis and expensive medical bills. Figuring out how to plan for the future becomes an unexpected side effect of asbestos lung cancer. Fortunately, patients don’t have to tackle these burdens alone. Financial resources are available to help patients take control of their medical care and ensure that their [...]

Mesothelioma is a difficult disease to diagnose. The generalized nature of the symptoms means that mesothelioma is often mistaken for a less serious illness — a disturbing reality for patients because mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer for which there is currently no cure. To make an accurate diagnosis, doctors need to identify exactly what type of pathological cancer cells are present. The examination of these microscopic cells is called histology. Why Histology Is Important Histology, [...]