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Mesothelioma Survivor Stories

While a mesothelioma prognosis is devastating, it is not always a death sentence. Although over half of these people die within one year of being diagnosed with the disease, there are survivors. The most famous mesothelioma survivor is Paul Kraus. Paul was diagnosed in 1997 after he underwent an umbilical hernia operation. Doctors told him he had only a few months to live, but twelve years later, he continues to survive happily pain free.

The key to Paul’s longevity is his dedication to stay alive. When doctors told him that his condition was too advanced to be benefited by chemotherapy and radiation, Kraus became determined to do everything possible to survive. He became a vegetarian and started taking supplements. He turned to traditional Chinese medicine. He even experimented with relatively new treatments, such as ozone therapy, where blood is removed and infused with ozone and then returned to the body via a drip.

While Kraus is quick to point out that he is not a doctor and his method of survival will not work for everyone, he serves as a beacon of hope to mesothelioma victims everywhere.

Another noteworthy survivor is Stephen Jay Gould, who was diagnosed in 1982. Gould believed that statistics for a median survival rate are mere abstractions from the full spectrum of individual survival rates. He was right, as he survived the cancer through the traditional means of chemotherapy, radiation and surgery and lived a full twenty years beyond his diagnosis. He eventually passed away due to an unrelated lung disease.

Many mesothelioma victims hesitate to hire a mesothelioma attorney to provide them with legal help because they worry their lifespan may be too short to worry about it. The fact is though, you may survive months, even years beyond your doctor’s prognosis and it is important to look after yourself financially. The longer you live, the more the bills will pile up, and if the worst does happen, your family will need this compensation for funeral expenses.

Additionally, your mesothelioma lawyer may serve as a much-needed resource for your questions about the disease and to ease your family’s grief. At The Law Offices of Crain-Lewis, we have helped hundreds of families just like yours work through this difficult time with the utmost support and compassion for your situation. Call today to speak with someone from our offices to see how our sympathetic team can help you and your family cope with this devastating prognosis.

For a free consultation and case review, please contact mesothelioma Lawyers at Crain-Lewis, LLP.

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