Texas Mesothelioma Lawyers
Because the symptoms associated with mesothelioma are similar to those of a number of other common diseases, it can be difficult and tricky for a doctor to diagnose this form of cancer. Mesothelioma may be mistakenly diagnosed for another form of cancer or another illness altogether. An important factor in making an accurate diagnosis of a patient’s medical condition will include a careful review of the patient’s entire medical history as well as information about whether they have been exposed to asbestos at any time in their life.
As mesothelioma may remain latent for 20 to 50 years, it may be difficult to pinpoint when asbestos exposure may have occurred. By talking to your doctor and a mesothelioma lawyer you can find out more about your situation and what may have led to your illness. Your employment history and where you have lived will be extremely important to review, as these may indicate exposure and therefore the possibility that you are facing mesothelioma and not a different form of cancer or illness.
Extensive testing may be necessary to determine whether a patient is suffering from mesothelioma. This will often start with an x-ray and then progress to a CT (Computed Tomography) scan and MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging). The final stage in making the diagnosis will be to perform a biopsy, testing a sample of tissue or fluid from the affected area of the body. For mesothelioma, the biopsy may be performed using the fluid around the lungs or via “open lung biopsy” where an actual piece of lung tissue is removed to test.
Contact a Mesothelioma Lawyer at Tracey Law Firm
It is important that you consult a lawyer as soon as possible if you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma. You may be eligible to receive significant financial compensation, but you may not have much time to file a claim or lawsuit. A mesothelioma attorney at Tracey Law Firm can meet with you during a free consultation to see how we can help you get started.
Contact our firm today to talk to a skilled attorney about your case.
