If you?ve had known or suspected prior exposure to asbestos, worked in an occupation where risk of exposure was high, or served in the Navy, Marines, Army, Coast Guard or Air Force, you and your loved ones are quite likely living with the fear of one day finding out you have the fatal cancer known as mesothelioma.
Over fifty countries, primarily in the developed world, have restricted or prohibited manufacturers and others from using asbestos, which causes mesothelioma, often referred to as ?asbestos cancer.? Despite banned or restricted use, mesothelioma continues to be a threat in two different ways:
- In areas where asbestos was once commonly mined or used, and
- from asbestos containing products that were used in buildings, construction, cars and ships that are now deteriorating or being damaged or disturbed through renovations and demolitions, causing the once intact asbestos fibers to become airborne.
Mesothelioma has a long latency period; the time that passes between exposure to asbestos and the development of asbestos cancer is typically measured in decades. Unfortunately, this means that those who know or even just suspect they were exposed to asbestos are constantly reminded of the threat that something that happened years ago poses a risk to their health today.
Fear Driven by the Increase in Asbestos Related Media
Due to the long time periods involved in mesothelioma?s development, the cost cutting and poor safety habits of the 1960s and ?70s are only now coming back to haunt families who are experiencing the devastating effects of asbestos cancer firsthand. This is why asbestos, which has been known and used for hundreds of years, has only been widely talked about in recent years.
News about asbestos use in other countries, asbestos lawsuits against the companies responsible for asbestos exposure, and commercials alerting victims of mesothelioma to their rights serve as constant reminders for those who live with the fear of one day developing this deadly disease.
Friends, family, and former co-workers may also be diagnosed with mesothelioma, worsening the fear that these individuals feel. As with many other cancers, in the very first stages of mesothelioma, victims often feel no pain. Since mesothelioma most frequently forms in the lungs and stomach, the symptoms of heart burn or even a common chest cold can provoke worry. This leads to constant concern for those who know or suspect that they had exposure in their past.
While common wisdom might suggest not fearing the things we can?t control, those who suspect that they or a loved one might have been exposed to asbestos should consult with their physician about regular checkups and be prepared to obtain legal representation if the worst should happen. No one should have to live with the dread of asbestos cancer, and being informed about the options will help those living with the uncertainties related to mesothelioma regain control of their fears.
For more information, contact our mesothelioma lawyers at 1-800-440-4262.? We have been helping clients diagnosed with mesothelioma and their families for over 30 years obtain substantial compensation and justice for their injury and were one of the first pioneers in California in asbestos litigation.? Call today ? we are here to help you.
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Source: http://blog.mesothelioma-usa.com/living-with-the-fear-of-mesothelioma/
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