Early symptoms of mesothelioma do not develop until 10 to 50 years after the initial exposure to asbestos. The earliest mesothelioma symptoms can be so mild that they may be overlooked. In addition, the symptoms tend to mimic the signs of more common illnesses such as the flu, pneumonia, heart disease or bronchitis. For these reasons, most patients are not diagnosed until their mesothelioma is in a more advanced stage leaving them with limited treatment options and a poor prognosis.
Patients can experience a number of different symptoms dependent upon which type of mesothelioma cancer they develop and the location and size of the tumor. Here are some of the more common symptoms that mesothelioma patients may develop:
It is important for anyone that suspects or has a known history of asbestos exposure to consult with a qualified medical specialist for proper monitoring and testing. When the warning signs are identified and confirmed as symptoms of mesothelioma early on in the disease, the chances increase for an optimistic prognosis.
If you or someone in your family has been exposed to asbestos or diagnosed with any type of mesothelioma, contact Brookman, Rosenberg, Brown & Sandler in Philadelphia as soon as possible. You may be eligible to receive monetary compensation. Call our mesothelioma lawyers today at 1-800-369-0899 to schedule a free consultation or contact us online.
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