Mesothelioma Attorney

Mesothelioma Symptoms

The type of cancer called mesothelioma can cause a wide variety of health issues for victims, depending on where the abnormal cells grow. Experienced mesothelioma Mississippi mesothelioma attorney, Jerry Taylor can talk to you about your mesothelioma diagnosis and the avenues for seeking financial compensation based on your unique degree of injury. If you are only experiencing symptoms and you feel you may have some form of the disease, our legal advice can help you as you go through the intimidating process of medical evaluation and diagnosis.

The Timing of Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma takes many years to develop after a person inhales or ingests toxic asbestos. As asbestos fibers accumulate, they cause scarring of the affected organ’s lining tissue. Gradually, the scarred cells fail to divide and multiply like normal cells, creating abnormal cancer cells.

Patients with any form of mesothelioma may not show symptoms for as many as 50 years after exposure. This long latency period often causes delayed diagnosis or misdiagnosis, allowing the disease to become fully developed before a treatment can be attempted. In some cases, early diagnosis gives mesothelioma victims a better chance at survival, but unfortunately the disease is rarely discovered in time to initiate a significant intervention.

Symptoms of Pleural Mesothelioma (cancer of the lung lining)

Victims of this type of cancer may experience:

• Chronic dry cough
• Chest growths
• Shortness of breath
• Chest pain
• Rib pain
• Sweating
• Fever
• Fatigue
• Weight loss
• Trouble swallowing
• Coughing up blood

Symptoms of Peritoneal Mesothelioma (cancer of the stomach lining)

Victims of this type of cancer may experience:

• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Fatigue
• Diarrhea
• Anemia
• Abdominal pain
• Abdominal swelling
• Fever
• Sweating
• Weight loss
• Abdominal growths

Symptoms of Pericardial Mesothelioma (cancer of the heart lining)

Victims of this type of cancer may experience:

• Chest pain
• Fatigue
• Sweating
• Fever
• Irregular heartbeat/palpitations

If you were exposed to asbestos by an employer and you would like to discuss the steps involved with starting a mesothelioma lawsuit, trust injury lawyer Jerry Taylor to handle every detail. Please contact the Taylor Law Firm right away for a personal consultation if you are in Alabama, Mississippi, or Florida including Pascagoula, Pensacola, Mobile or Gulfport.