Kansas (KS) Mesothelioma, Asbestos Cancer, and General Asbestos Resources
ByMesothelioma Cancer is a form of Cancer that is predominantly caused by an overexposure to fibrous minerals known as Asbestos. The fibrous material in Asbestos can be very dangerous when breathed in, and can cause Mesothelioma Cancer amongst other health issues to humans. The area of the body that is affected by Asbestos is called the Mesothelium, which is a protective lining that wraps itself around most of the important internal organs of the human body. Mesothelioma Cancer can occur in many places within the body, but it is most common near or around the areas of the lungs and the abdominal area.
If you have worked in areas of Asbestos, or live with someone who has, you have a higher chance of inhaling these dangerous fibres and getting Mesothelioma Cancer. In most cases, it takes many many years for people to show signs of Mesothelioma Cancer in the body. This can sometimes show up after 30-40 years.
Litigation due to Asbestos poisoning is very common, and is amongst the longest running and most expensive in US History. Litigation claims are expected to rise in the near future, as more cases come to light.
Many large rewards have been handed out in these Mesothelioma Litigation cases, but they are handled on a Case by Case basis. In order to get a better understanding of any litigation claim, it is best to speak to one of the multitude of Mesothelioma Specialist Lawyers in your area that can help with specific questions on the matter.
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Anybody out there with a family member with Asbestoes cancer?My husband was diagnosed last month with Mesothelioma (Asbestos-Related Cancer) he will be getting a port in Thursday, then starting chemo next week. Already had his right lung talcumed to chest wall lining. What should I expect to come besides the side effects of chemo.? I guess what do I do?
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9 Comments
November 4th, 2009 at 10:22 am
The ONLY treatment I've ever seen work (and work often!) is the Immuno Augmentive Therapy (IAT) Clinic in Freeport Grand Bahamas. They are run by British and Bahamian medical doctors, and are in my opinion by far the best alternative cancer treatment center in the world.
For some reason, their treatment (small injections you take several times a day containing immune system proteins) works especially well with mesothelioma, and they are well known for treating it, and often get referrels from Stateside and British MD.s.
Visit their website at either…
November 4th, 2009 at 10:44 am
It would cause an avenue tor the cancer to spread to other areas of the body. This is a highly lethal disease. Less than 10% survive 5 years.
November 5th, 2009 at 4:37 am
November 5th, 2009 at 8:00 am
November 5th, 2009 at 11:38 am
I understand where you are coming from. You just want the facts not someone to try to make you feel better (as if that is possible at this point). Although I deal with cancer everyday I really don’t know the answer to your question and honestly his oncologist would know the answer specifically to your grandfather better than anyone. However, I am on my way to a tumor board now and will ask one of the oncologist when I’m there and edit my answer when I return.
EDIT: According to one of my oncologists most often death is due to heart failure.
Now for the rest of your question., there is a small chance the new chemo may help pull him out of this for awhile, but it is more likely this is the beginning of the end. You will know when he loses weight, sleeps more, tires easily, coloring changes, gets confused and he doesn’t want to eat or drink much.
You may want to look into hospice so that when you and your family are ready, you have a plan. They help the entire family not just the patient and they are wonderful people. I am very sorry you and your grandfather have to go through this. May God bless both of you.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:15 pm
Dear Raviela I am NOT a doctor, but I do know cancer, all types including Mesothelioma, and i will be honest where most doctors will not be….
Based on what you are telling me here, it is time to call in Hospice since the chemotherapy is not doing anything and this cancer is spreading… There is nothing that can be done and Celebrex in NOT for lung cancer especially Mesothelioma… Also, the radiogrequency ablation will NOT help your husband since his cancer is SO VERY FAR ADVANCED…..
The way to help him now is to call in Hospice, stop all treatments, let Hospice keep him as pain-free and comfortable as possible… It is almost inhumane to keep hoping for a cure when for this type and stage of his cancer, there is NO CURE….
You did not mention here anything about where he use to work, did he work or live in an environment where asbestos was prominent etc…. I would also contact a good attorney who will handle a Mesothelioma law suit for you if you husband worked around asbestos etc…. Asbestos is the MAJOR cause of Mesothelioma in patients with this type of lung cancer….
You can refer to this blog which show you a articles and videos of Mesothelioma and Texas Mesothelioma Lawyers
http://the-cancer-mesothelioma.blogspot.com/2009/05/blog-post.html
Mesothelioma article:
http://the-cancer-mesothelioma.blogspot.com/
Texas Mesothelioma
http://the-cancer-mesothelioma.blogspot.com/2009/05/texas-mesothelioma-lawyer-asbestos.html
November 6th, 2009 at 2:01 am
Shortness of breath is the main first symptom. Fatigue, weight loss, and a dry cough are also symptoms. My mom died from mesothelioma in 2006.
November 7th, 2009 at 3:18 am
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November 7th, 2009 at 11:36 am
This would depend on the severity of the asbestosis, i.e. some sufferers can have a mild widespread scarring of the lungs over a life time. However smokers who continue smoking after they have been diagnosed with asbestosis have a fifty five percent higher chance of developing cancer and mesothelioma – particularly if the person smokes more than 20 per day.
Tobacco smoke and asbestos both contribute to each other’s cancer-causing carcinogenic effects, hence, both risk factors combined is more dangerous than the effects of one risk factor alone.