MesotheliomaInfo2day - Treatment Pericardial mesothelioma

Most people diagnosed with this form of mesothelioma are not good candidates for cancer surgery. However, there are rare cases where the cancer is diagnosed early, and surgery can be carried out to remove small, localized pericardial tumors. This type of surgery carries great risk, simply due to the proximity of the heart.

Prognosis for those with pericardial mesothelioma is grim and palliative treatment is usually the only option for people diagnosed with pericardial mesothelioma. This type of treatment is performed to improve a patient's quality of life, and reduce the severity of symptoms caused by the build-up of fluid in the pericardium. Fine needle aspiration may be carried out to remove excess fluid as well. In some cases, radiation therapy may be an option. Unfortunately, the proximity of the heart and lungs make this a risky prospect.

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MesotheliomaInfo2day - Symptoms Of Pericardial Mesothelioma

Pericardial mesothelioma is a relatively rare form of cancer. For this reason, it has been difficult for mesothelioma specialists to develop a set of recognizable symptoms that can be used to help diagnose the disease. An additional problem is that the symptoms of pericardial mesothelioma resemble symptoms of other heart conditions, and this makes the cancer relatively difficult to diagnose quickly. A pericardial mesothelioma diagnosis may require a variety of tests to confirm the presence of cancer.


Most pericardial mesothelioma symptoms are caused by the build-up of fluid and the thickening of pericardial layers. The following symptoms may indicate pericardial mesothelioma.

* Heart palpitations or irregular heartbeat
* Chest pain
* Difficulty breathing, even when at rest
* Fever or night sweats

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MesotheliomaInfo2day - Pericardial mesothelioma

Pericardial mesothelioma develops in the pericardium, a membrane made up of mesothelial cells that surrounds the heart and provides protection and support to this organ. The membrane is composed of two different layers - an outer layer called the parietal layer, and an inner layer known as the visceral layer. The parietal layer is part of a larger membrane that lines the entire chest cavity, while the visceral layer is the pericardial membrane that lines the heart.

MesotheliomaInfo2day - Asbestos Exposure & Mesothelioma

Unions across the nation have helped make positive advancements in the rights of workers who were occupationally exposed to asbestos. By joining forces to rally for those who were unknowingly subjected to asbestos, unions provide a strong and unwavering voice to asbestos victims of all ages, occupations, and demographics.

From litigation reform to helping expose asbestos industry cover-ups, unions have and will continue to eradicate the injustice of the corrupt asbestos industry. For more information on this topic, please see our resources on the industries and occupations that share a history of asbestos exposure.

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MesotheliomaInfo2day - U.K. Rules To Stop Payin Pleural Plaque Sufferers

The United Kingdom government has unanimously decided that people who have been previously exposed to asbestos, and who now have developed pleural plaques, will no longer be able to sue on the basis of this evidence.

This development has been readily welcomed by insurers who have floundered in recent years from an onslaught of mesothelioma and asbestos exposure-related cases where billions of dollars in restitution has been paid.

The decision outlines the duty for insurers to continue paying out monies to those who have developed mesothelioma-related lung cancers and tumors. However, if the suing party has evidence of pleural damage, but the damage is not consistent with the likelihood that mesothelioma will develop from pleural plaques insurers have been ordered not to pay out restitution monies.

This decision comes as a blow to those who have non-specific damage to the lungs that may never fully develop into mesothelioma cancers. Pleural plaques are areas in the lungs that show the tell-tale scarring of lung tissues related to asbestos exposure. The evidence of the pleural plaques are often a strong precursor to mesothelioma disease, however some pleural plagues never develop into anything more than areas of scarring. The ruling acknowledges the fact that a percentage of people with lung scarring have been exposed to asbestos, but also negates the responsibility of the insurers if the plaques remain dormant and do not change into active mesothelioma tumors.

This new U.K. ruling could set a precedence in the United States where insurers have a platform for argument that U.S. insurers should not continue to pay damages to those who have pleural plaques in this country in the absence of active mesothelioma disease.

If you or someone you know has a diagnosed history of pleural plaques or lung scarring due to asbestos, they should seek legal representation with a mesothelioma attorney.

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MesotheliomaInfo2day - U.K. Rules To Stop Payin Pleural Plaque Sufferers

The United Kingdom government has unanimously decided that people who have been previously exposed to asbestos, and who now have developed pleural plaques, will no longer be able to sue on the basis of this evidence.

This development has been readily welcomed by insurers who have floundered in recent years from an onslaught of mesothelioma and asbestos exposure-related cases where billions of dollars in restitution has been paid.

The decision outlines the duty for insurers to continue paying out monies to those who have developed mesothelioma-related lung cancers and tumors. However, if the suing party has evidence of pleural damage, but the damage is not consistent with the likelihood that mesothelioma will develop from pleural plaques insurers have been ordered not to pay out restitution monies.

This decision comes as a blow to those who have non-specific damage to the lungs that may never fully develop into mesothelioma cancers. Pleural plaques are areas in the lungs that show the tell-tale scarring of lung tissues related to asbestos exposure. The evidence of the pleural plaques are often a strong precursor to mesothelioma disease, however some pleural plagues never develop into anything more than areas of scarring. The ruling acknowledges the fact that a percentage of people with lung scarring have been exposed to asbestos, but also negates the responsibility of the insurers if the plaques remain dormant and do not change into active mesothelioma tumors.

This new U.K. ruling could set a precedence in the United States where insurers have a platform for argument that U.S. insurers should not continue to pay damages to those who have pleural plaques in this country in the absence of active mesothelioma disease.

If you or someone you know has a diagnosed history of pleural plaques or lung scarring due to asbestos, they should seek legal representation with a mesothelioma attorney.

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MesotheliomaInfo2day - Mesothelioma Lawsuit

Mesothelioma lawsuits require Mesothelioma attorneys experienced in this special type of case. Mesothelioma attorneys are ready and available to assist you with your mesothelioma lawsuit claim. If you have ever been exposed to asbestos and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may be eligible for a mesothelioma lawsuit claim. Contact a LawInfo Lead Counsel qualified mesothelioma attorney today.

As the U.S. Senate considers a bill to protect companies from lawsuits brought by hundreds of thousands of Americans harmed by asbestos, the first-ever analysis of federal mortality records finds that 10,000 Americans die each year from asbestos exposure, and projects that up to ten times that many will die in the next decade.

Although many Americans believe that asbestos has already been banned and its victims have been compensated by the courts, the EWG Action Fund study reports that 30 million pounds of asbestos are used in the U.S. each year, lists dozens of widely-used consumer products that still contain it, and says more than one million workers are exposed every year.