The symptoms associated with mesothelioma, which is almost always linked to asbestos exposure, will vary depending upon the particular person and the severity of the cancer. The type of mesothelioma (pleural mesothelioma, peritoneal mesothelioma, or pericardial mesothelioma) will also affect the symptoms. The unique thing about this form of cancer in particular is that symptoms may not present themselves until 20 to 50 years after initial exposure to asbestos. The difficulty associated with a cancer with an extensive latency period is that by the time symptoms appear the disease has already begun progressing and little can be done to stop it.
Following are the symptoms most often associated with mesothelioma:
- Weight loss
- Loss of appetite
- Difficulty swallowing
- Coughing
- Pain in the chest or abdomen
- Shortness of breath
- Difficulty breathing
- Insomnia, difficulty sleeping
- Hoarse, husky voice
- Fluid in the lungs, chest or abdomen
Consult an Asbestos Exposure Attorney
It is important to consult an attorney experienced with asbestos exposure if you or a loved one is suffering the serious symptoms associated with mesothelioma. It is possible that asbestos exposure was the cause of this cancer and that you may be eligible to file a lawsuit and recover significant financial compensation as a result. A skilled mesothelioma attorney will be able to explain your options and your legal rights at this point.
Tracey Law Firm is dedicated to representing clients who are suffering from mesothelioma or who have lost a loved one due to this aggressive, rare cancer. Our attorneys understand how to link mesothelioma with asbestos exposure and what it will take to represent a client in a lawsuit of this kind. We offer a free consultation with a mesothelioma lawyer to help get you started.
Contact our firm today to talk to a mesothelioma lawyer about your asbestos exposure case.
