General information about Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma
Malignant mesothelioma is an uncommon, but no longer rare, cancer that is difficult to diagnose and poorly responsive to therapy. Malignant mesothelioma is the most serious of all asbestos-related diseases. Virtually all cases of malignant mesothelioma are attributable to asbestos exposure.

Lung Cancer
Lung cancer occurs when malignant cells originate in the lung. It is the most common asbestos-related cancer found in present or ex-smokers who have a history of asbestos exposure.

Asbestosis
Asbestosis is the scarring of the tissue of the lung itself from inhalation of airborne asbestos fibers. Many doctors who do not have a good understanding of asbestos-related diseases tend to use the term “asbestosis” as a buzzword for any and all conditions related to asbestos.

Pleural Disease
Pleural disease is any scarring of the pleura — the lining of the lung. It is evidence that an individual has sustained a heavy enough response to asbestos to be at substantial risk for more serious disease.

The Companies
Clients of HossleyEmbry have successfully received settlements and awards from a host of asbestos manufacturers and distributors.

The Job Sites
If you or a relative has ever worked on a commercial, residential or industrial job site, you may have been exposed to high levels of asbestos.

Who is at Risk
Virtually anyone who breathed asbestos dust. Exposures usually occur at major industrial and construction job sites, in shipyards, onboard navy vessels and during construction or renovation of commercial buildings. People in the vicinity of boilers and piping often are at risk. So too are their families, as asbestos often was carried home on the clothing of the workers.

For more information, visit:
http://www.osha.gov