Types of Mesothelioma

Dallas and Houston Asbestos Lawyer

If you have been exposed to asbestos or other asbestos related products there is a chance that you may have developed a rare form of cancer called mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a very serious type of cancer, and can have devastating affects on your life, and the lives of everyone around you. You should seek out a Dallas and Houston asbestos lawyer to help you receive the compensation that you and your family deserve.

There are two different forms of mesothelioma and three different types of mesothelioma. The two different forms of mesothelioma are benign and malignant tumors. Benign tumors may be surgically removed if found early and do not have a serious impact on the victim’s health. More often than not mesothelioma is found to be malignant instead of benign and will multiply and enlarge to other areas of the body. Being diagnosed with mesothelioma is an emotional experience; you will need a respectful and caring Dallas and Houston asbestos attorney that will work to get you full compensation for your damages and emotional distress.

A Dallas and Houston asbestos attorney represents victims who have been diagnosed with one of the three types of mesothelioma: epithelioid, sarcomatoid, and mixed/biphasic mesothelioma. A mesothelioma lawyer will usually handle epithelioid cases because it encompasses roughly 50-70% of all mesothelioma cases and has the largest chance of survival. Epithelioid mesothelioma will affect cells in the body that cover internal organs. Sarcomatoid mesothelioma is a rare form of mesothelioma that affects cells in your bones, fat, cartilage, and muscles. This form of mesothelioma is a little more serious than epithelioid mesothelioma but is only found in around 7-20% of all mesothelioma cases. The last type of mesothelioma is mixed/biphasic; it is a combination of the two previous mesothelioma strands and can occur around 20-35% of the time in mesothelioma cases.

These mesothelioma cells can affect different parts of your body. Having the lining that surrounds the lung develop mesothelioma is called pleural mesothelioma. The other types of mesothelioma that can affect you are peritoneal mesothelioma, and pericardial mesothelioma. Peritoneal mesothelioma is the cancerous cells attacking the lining of the abdomen and pericardial mesothelioma where the cancerous cells begin affecting the lining of the heart (pericardium).

No matter what type of mesothelioma that you have been diagnosed with you should seek medical advice and the advice of an experienced asbestos lawyer as soon as possible. Mesothelioma is a serious disease and should not be overlooked medically, and legally. Contact an experienced mesothelion attorney at Crain-Lewis today for an initial free consultation today.

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