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We can help families hold these companies accountable for the harm theyâve caused.</p> 427<p><strong>As a national <a href="/mesothelioma/legal/mesothelioma-law-firm/">mesothelioma law firm</a>, Sokolove Law offers:</strong></p> 428<style type="text/css">#main ul.list-with-icons{overflow:hidden;padding:0}#main ul.list-with-icons li:before{display:none}#main ul.list-with-icons.simple{margin:23px 0 30px}#main ul.list-with-icons.simple li.has-icon{margin-bottom:22px;min-height:50px;padding-left:70px;display:block;display:flex;align-items:center}#main ul.list-with-icons.simple li.has-icon>i{background:0 0;color:#750a0b;height:auto;font-size:44px;text-align:center;width:60px;top:auto}#main ul.list-with-icons.simple li.has-icon .color{min-height:50px}#main ul.list-with-icons.simple li.has-icon .color:before{width:50px;height:50px;display:block;border-radius:50px;font-size:26px;line-height:50px}#main ul.list-with-icons.simple li.has-icon .color.red:before{background:rgba(117,10,11,0.15);color:#750a0b}#main ul.list-with-icons.simple li.has-icon .color.blue:before{background:rgba(17,60,110,0.2);color:#113c6e}#main ul.list-with-icons.simple li.has-icon .color.yellow:before{background:rgba(255,188,62,0.4);color:#a56b00}#main ul.list-with-icons.simple li.has-icon .color.grey:before{background:#f2f2f2;color:#888}#main ul.list-with-icons.simple li.has-icon:last-child{margin-bottom:0}#main ul.list-with-icons.blocks{display:block;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;margin:30px auto}#main ul.list-with-icons.blocks>li{float:left;margin:40px 0 0 0;padding:0;text-align:center;width:50%}#main ul.list-with-icons.blocks>li:nth-child(1),#main ul.list-with-icons.blocks>li:nth-child(2){margin-top:0}#main ul.list-with-icons.blocks i[class*="icon-"]{color:#750A0B;display:block;font-size:70px;text-decoration:none;margin:0 0 10px}#main ul.list-with-icons.blocks a{line-height:1;text-decoration:none}#main ul.list-with-icons.blocks a span{text-decoration:underline}@media screen and (min-width: 1000px){#main ul.list-with-icons{margin:30px 0}#main ul.list-with-icons.columns-2{column-count:2}#main ul.list-with-icons.columns-3{column-count:3}#main ul.list-with-icons.blocks>li{width:33.333%}#main ul.list-with-icons.blocks>li:nth-child(3){margin-top:0}}</style><ul class="list-with-icons simple"><li class=" has-icon"><i class="icon-experience"></i><span><strong>Decades of Experience</strong>: For over 45 years, weâve helped thousands of asbestos exposure victims get justice and compensation.</span></li><li class=" has-icon"><i class="icon-money"></i><span><strong>Billions in Results</strong>: Weâve secured more than $5.5 Billion on behalf of mesothelioma patients and their families.</span></li><li class=" has-icon"><i class="icon-money-no"></i><span><strong>No Hourly Fees or Upfront Costs</strong>: Your mesothelioma attorneys only get paid if you do, so thereâs no financial risk to taking legal action.</span></li><li class=" has-icon"><i class="icon-doctor-exam"></i><span><strong>Registered Nurses on Staff</strong>: Our nurses can answer questions about your diagnosis and treatment options while providing important medical updates to your legal team.</span></li><li class=" has-icon"><i class="icon-gavel-shield"></i><span><strong>A Track Record of Success</strong>: Our firm has helped over 9,500 families affected by asbestos exposure. No firm has handled as many mesothelioma cases.</span></li></ul> 429<p>We understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll a mesothelioma diagnosis takes on patients and their families. Let our attorneys pursue the justice and compensation you deserve.</p> 430<div class="widget_oscar-vque legal with-img impr" data-id="310361"><div class="vque-content"><strong class="h2">Let Sokolove Law Fight for You</strong><p>Since 1979, Sokolove Law has secured more than <strong>$5.5 Billion</strong> for thousands of mesothelioma victims and their families.</p> 431<a href="/mesothelioma/legal/legal-case-review/" data-ce-category="In-content Ads" data-ce-label="Let Sokolove Law Fight for You - Jim" class="button arrow cte">Get a Free Case Review</a></div><div class="vque-image"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="282" height="269" src="https://www.sokolovelaw.com/wp-content/uploads/jim-cutout.png" class="attachment-Medium size-Medium wp-post-image" alt="Attorney Jim Sokolove, smiling and ready to serve injured clients" /></div><style type="text/css" data-nosnippet>.widget_oscar-vque.legal{background:#E9F0F8;border-top:4px solid #1D4F83;font-size:17px;margin:40px auto;max-width:335px;overflow:hidden;position:relative;text-align:center;z-index:0}.widget_oscar-vque.legal .vque-content{padding:25px 20px 10px}.widget_oscar-vque.legal .h2{display:block;font-size:24px;line-height:1.2;margin:0 0 10px;padding:0 6%}.widget_oscar-vque.legal p{margin:0 0 18px}.widget_oscar-vque.legal .button{font-size:18px}.widget_oscar-vque.legal .button:before{content:"";position:absolute;
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446div.blockquote-w-image.solid-bg img{left:20px;top:20px}}@media screen and (min-width: 1000px){.blockquote-w-image.simple img{padding-right:23%}.blockquote-w-image.simple blockquote{padding-right:23%}}</style> 447<h2>Top Information About Mesothelioma</h2> 448<p><a href="/mesothelioma/statistics/">Mesothelioma statistics</a> can provide fast information about this aggressive cancer, helping patients and their families understand symptoms, how to get diagnosed, and treatment options.</p> 449<p><a href="/mesothelioma/legal/legal-case-review/"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-312364 size-full" src="https://www.sokolovelaw.com/wp-content/uploads/key-facts-about-mesothelioma.png" alt="Key Facts about Mesothelioma, a Cancer Caused by Exposure: Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Treatments" width="675" height="451" srcset="https://www.sokolovelaw.com/wp-content/uploads/key-facts-about-mesothelioma.png 675w, https://www.sokolovelaw.com/wp-content/uploads/key-facts-about-mesothelioma-300x200.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px" /></a></p> 450<h2>What Causes Mesothelioma?</h2> 451<p>Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer caused almost exclusively by <strong>exposure to asbestos</strong>. When asbestos fibers are disturbed, theyâre often released into the air.</p> 452<p>If inhaled or ingested, these microscopic fibers can irritate healthy tissue within the body and cause mesothelioma to form <strong>20 to 50 years </strong>after exposure.</p> 453<p><strong>Many mesothelioma victims have been exposed to asbestos:</strong></p> 454<ul> 455<li aria-level="1">At work or on the job, including bystanders who worked near asbestos</li> 456<li aria-level="1">While serving in the military</li> 457<li aria-level="1">Secondhand, from asbestos fibers carried home on a loved oneâs work uniform</li> 458<li aria-level="1">From <a href="/product-liability/talcum-powder/mesothelioma/">asbestos-contaminated talc products</a> like baby powder</li> 459</ul> 460<p>Asbestos exposure is the only known <a href="/mesothelioma/causes/">cause of mesothelioma</a> in the U.S. Recent studies claim BAP1 gene mutations can increase the likelihood of developing mesothelioma after asbestos exposure â but it alone does not cause this cancer.</p> 461<div class="did-you-know highlight alternate"><div class="ico-wrap icon-search"></div><div><p><strong>If you donât know how you were exposed to asbestos, our team is here to help</strong>. Weâll ask you a few questions about your life and work history to determine this for you.</p> 462</div></div><style type="text/css">.did-you-know{background:#fff;border-radius:4px;border:1px solid #ddd;box-shadow:0 4px 5px rgba(129,129,129,0.1);color:#081f3a;font-size:16px;margin:40px 0;padding:20px;text-align:left;clear:both}.did-you-know p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.did-you-know .h2,.did-you-know .h3{display:block;font-family:"Arial","Helvetica",sans-serif;font-weight:700;line-height:1.2}.did-you-know .h2,.did-you-know .h3,.did-you-know h2,.did-you-know h3{color:inherit;font-size:20px;margin-bottom:10px}.did-you-know.highlight{background:#fbfbfb;border-color:#750a0b;box-shadow:none;position:relative}.did-you-know.highlight:before{background:rgba(117,10,11,0.15);border-radius:4px;color:#750a0b;content:"\e94e";display:block;font-family:sok !important;font-style:normal;font-size:20px;font-weight:400;font-variant:normal;height:40px;left:20px;line-height:40px;position:absolute;speak:none;text-align:center;text-transform:none;top:15px;width:40px;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale}.did-you-know.highlight p:first-child{padding-left:60px}.did-you-know.highlight p:first-child+ul,.did-you-know.highlight p:first-child+ol{margin-top:25px}.did-you-know.highlight p:first-child ~ p{padding-left:60px}.did-you-know.highlight .h2{min-height:38px;padding-left:60px;padding-top:1px}.did-you-know.highlight.blue{border-color:rgba(17,60,110,0.5)}.did-you-know.highlight.blue:before{background:rgba(17,60,110,0.2);color:#113c6e}.did-you-know.highlight.yellow{border-color:rgba(255,188,62,0.5)}.did-you-know.highlight.yellow:before{background:rgba(255,188,62,0.4);color:#a56b00}.did-you-know.highlight.simple{padding:30px}.did-you-know.highlight.simple:before{display:none}.did-you-know.highlight.simple p:first-child{padding-left:0}.did-you-know.highlight.simple p:first-child ~ p{padding-left:0}.did-you-know.highlight.simple.h2{min-height:none;padding-left:0}.did-you-know.highlight.lc-2:before{top:23px}.did-you-know.highlight.lc-2 .h2{margin-bottom:15px}
462.did-you-know.highlight.alternate{background:rgba(117,10,11,0.1);border:none;overflow:hidden;position:relative}.did-you-know.highlight.alternate p:first-child{padding-left:0}.did-you-know.highlight.alternate:before{display:none}.did-you-know.highlight.alternate strong.h2{padding-left:0;margin:0}.did-you-know.highlight.alternate>div{float:left;width:auto}.did-you-know.highlight.alternate>.ico-wrap{font-size:50px;color:#750A0B;width:50px;position:absolute;left:20px;top:50%;margin-top:-25px;height:50px;line-height:50px}.did-you-know.highlight.alternate>div+div{padding-left:72px}@media screen and (min-width: 1000px){.did-you-know{margin:40px 0;padding:30px}.did-you-know.highlight:before{left:31px;top:23px}.did-you-know.highlight.lc-2:before{top:32px}.did-you-know.highlight.alternate>.ico-wrap{left:30px}.did-you-know.highlight.alternate>div+div{padding-left:75px}}</style> 463<p>Patients and their families may be eligible for compensation from a <a href="/mesothelioma/legal/mesothelioma-lawsuit/">mesothelioma lawsuit</a> that can help pay for medical bills, lost wages, funeral costs, and more.</p> 464<div class="video-shortcode-container"><div id="oscar-video-302841" class="youtube-video-place embed-container"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" alt="Jim Sokolove Mesothelioma Video Thumbnail" data-src="https://www.sokolovelaw.com/wp-content/uploads/mesothelioma-lawyer-jim-sokolove-video-thumb-675x373.png" class="attachment-full size-full lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" width="675" height="373"/><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://www.sokolovelaw.com/wp-content/uploads/mesothelioma-lawyer-jim-sokolove-video-thumb-675x373.png" alt="Jim Sokolove Mesothelioma Video Thumbnail" class="attachment-full size-full" width="675" height="373" /></noscript><button type="button" class="play-youtube-video-button" data-embedid="N-tM-BTn1uQ" data-ce-category="Video" data-ce-label="Click/tap to play Jim Sokolove Mesothelioma"><span class="screen-reader-text">Play Jim Sokolove Mesothelioma</span></button></div><div class="under-video-text"><strong class="video-description-summary">Video Summary: </strong>Jim Sokolove, former chairman and founder of Sokolove Law, explains what mesothelioma is and who it affects. <button class="show-more" id="video-302841-transcript-toggle" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="video-302841-transcript" data-ce-category="Video" data-ce-label="Read Transcript of Jim Sokolove Mesothelioma">View Transcript.</button> 465 <div class="video-transcript" id="video-302841-transcript"><p><strong>What is mesothelioma?</strong> Mesothelioma is a cancer of the lungs that is primarily caused by exposure to asbestos. Thatâs the basic thing that people have to understand. It is a cancer to the lining of the lungs that is 99% of the time caused by exposure to asbestos.</p> 466<p><strong>Who gets mesothelioma? </strong>Weâre talking about people who worked in factories, worked around brake linings, worked in the military and found themselves in an unfortunate situation where the manufacturers of asbestos put profits ahead of people, did not inform these workers of the dangers.</p> 467<p>People went to work, doing the right thing, and wound up catching an environmental disease that came about by the exposure to asbestos, when the manufacturers knew about this and refused to inform the workers.</p> 468</div></div>
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479Drywall installers</li> 480<li aria-level="1">Electricians</li> 481<li aria-level="1">Factory workers</li> 482<li aria-level="1">Insulators</li> 483<li aria-level="1">Miners</li> 484<li aria-level="1">Painters</li> 485<li aria-level="1">Plumbers</li> 486<li aria-level="1">Shipbuilders</li> 487<li aria-level="1">U.S. military veterans, especially those who served in the <a href="/mesothelioma/veterans-mesothelioma/navy/">U.S. Navy</a></li> 488</ul> 489 490<p>Virtually every <a href="/mesothelioma/veterans-mesothelioma/navy/ships/">naval ship</a> contained asbestos, which put U.S. Navy veterans at an even higher risk of asbestos exposure and mesothelioma than other military branches.</p> 491<p>Sadly, anyone who worked with or around asbestos couldâve carried the toxic mineral home with them on their clothing, potentially putting their loved ones at risk of mesothelioma.</p> 492<div class="blockquote-w-image default"><img decoding="async" src="/wp-content/uploads/Ricky_LeBlanc_Environmental-e1687528266874-300x300.jpg" alt="" /><blockquote><p>âThe reason why we're able to bring claims against the <a href="/asbestos/asbestos-related-companies/">manufacturers who used asbestos</a> in their products is because <strong>they knew it was dangerous</strong>. It's not your fault, and it should never have happened to you.â<br /> 493<strong>â Ricky LeBlanc, Managing Attorney at Sokolove Law</strong></p> 494</blockquote></div><style type="text/css">div.blockquote-w-image{margin:40px 0}div.blockquote-w-image:first-child{margin-top:0}div.blockquote-w-image:last-child{margin-bottom:0}div.blockquote-w-image.default{position:relative;min-height:100px;padding-right:10px}div.blockquote-w-image.default img{border-radius:100%;position:relative;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;width:100px}div.blockquote-w-image.default blockquote{border:none;margin:0;padding:0}div.blockquote-w-image.default blockquote cite{color:#782427;display:block;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:10px;position:relative;padding-left:60px}div.blockquote-w-image.default blockquote cite:before{font-family:"sok" !important;speak:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;content:"\e935";position:absolute;font-style:initial;left:0;top:2px;font-size:38px;height:50px;width:50px;border:1px solid #aba8a8;border-radius:100%;font-style:initial;line-height:45px;text-align:center}div.blockquote-w-image.default blockquote cite em{display:block;padding-left:15px}div.blockquote-w-image.default blockquote cite span{font-size:85%;display:block;line-height:1}div.blockquote-w-image.default blockquote p{color:#222}div.blockquote-w-image.simple blockquote{font-size:17px;margin:0}div.blockquote-w-image.simple blockquote cite{font-style:inherit}div.blockquote-w-image.small-img img{width:100px;height:auto;padding:0}div.blockquote-w-image.rounded-img img{border-radius:100%}div.blockquote-w-image.solid-bg{background:#f9f9f9;padding:20px}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){div.blockquote-w-image.default{padding-left:130px}div.blockquote-w-image.default img{position:absolute;top:0;left:0}div.blockquote-w-image.simple blockquote{font-size:inherit}div.blockquote-w-image.solid-bg{background:#F3F3F3;padding:20px 20px 20px 150px}div.blockquote-w-image.solid-bg img{left:20px;top:20px}}@media screen and (min-width: 1000px){.blockquote-w-image.simple img{padding-right:23%}.blockquote-w-image.simple blockquote{padding-right:23%}}</style> 495<p>If youâre unsure where or how you were exposed to asbestos, we can use our databases of evidence and decades of experience to help you figure it out.</p> 496<div class="cta-shortcode blue-cta-bg"><i class="icon-occupations"></i><div> 497<h2>Find Out How You Were Exposed</h2> 498<p>We've helped thousands of patients determine how they were exposed to asbestos. Let us figure out what happened and work to get you answers.</p> 499<p><a class="button" href="/mesothelioma/legal/legal-case-review/">Get Started Now for Free</a></p></div><style type="text/css">.cta-shortcode{background:#113c6e;color:#fff;margin:40px auto;max-width:768px;padding:30px;text-align:center}.cta-shortcode>i[class*="icon-"]{background:#113c6e;color:#fff;font-size:30px;padding:0;border-radius:0 0 50px 50px;width:100px;height:50px;display:block;margin:-30px auto 20px;line-height:48px}.cta-shortcode.blue-cta-bg>i[class*="icon-"]{background:#ffbc3e;color:#113c6e}.cta-shortcode.blue-cta-bg p a:not(.button){color:#ffbc3e !important}.cta-shortcode.blue-cta-bg p a:not(.button):hover{color:#ffaa0b !important}.cta-shortcode h2,.cta-shortcode h3,.cta-shortcode h4,.cta-shortcode p{margin-bottom:25px}.cta-shortcode a:not(.button):not(.btn){color:inherit}.cta-shortcode a:not(.button):not(.btn):hover{color:inherit !important}.cta-shortcode p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.cta-shortcode .button{margin:0;color:#101010}.cta-shortcode.grey-cta-bg{background:#e4e4e4;color:inherit}.cta-shortcode.grey-cta-bg h2{color:#113c6e}.site-main .col-8 .cta-shortcode h2,.site-main .col-8 .cta-shortcode h3,.site-main .col-8 .cta-shortcode h4,.site-main .entry-content .cta-shortcode h2,.site-main .entry-content .cta-shortcode h3,.site-main .entry-content .cta-shortcode h4{color:inherit;margin-bottom:15px}@media screen and (min-width: 1000px){.cta-shortcode{margin:40px 0}}</style></div> 500<h2>Types of Mesothelioma Cancer</h2> 501<p>Together, <strong>pleural mesothelioma </strong>and<strong> peritoneal mesothelioma</strong> account for the overwhelming majority of mesothelioma cases.</p> 502<p><strong>Pericardial mesothelioma</strong> and <strong>testicular mesothelioma</strong> are far less common, but no less devastating for patients and their families.</p> 503<p>If youâve been diagnosed with any type of mesothelioma, call our team now at <strong><a href="tel:+18006473434" class="inline-phone" data-ce-category="Click to Call" data-ce-label="Inline Tel Link">(800) 647-3434</a></strong> for a free case review. You may qualify for compensation that can help with the cost of treatment.</p> 504<h3 class="heading-icon icon-lungs">Pleural Mesothelioma</h3> 505<p>
505Malignant <a href="/mesothelioma/types/pleural/">pleural mesothelioma</a> occurs in the lining of the lungs (pleura). It is the most common type of mesothelioma, accounting for roughly 80% of all cases.</p> 506<p><strong>Common symptoms of pleural mesothelioma include:</strong></p> 507<ul> 508<li aria-level="1">Chest pain</li> 509<li aria-level="1">Chronic cough</li> 510<li aria-level="1">Shortness of breath</li> 511<li aria-level="1">Tightness in the chest</li> 512</ul> 513<p>Pleural mesothelioma is categorized into stages that describe how far a patientâs cancer has progressed. Unfortunately, itâs often caught in the later stages, which makes it harder to treat.</p> 514<p>The median life expectancy for pleural mesothelioma is around 18 months with treatment, depending on the stage and overall health of the patient at the time of their diagnosis.</p> 515<h3 class="heading-icon icon-stomach">Peritoneal Mesothelioma</h3> 516<p><a href="/mesothelioma/types/peritoneal/">Peritoneal mesothelioma</a> forms in the lining of the abdomen (peritoneum) and makes up 10-20% of all mesothelioma cases.</p> 517<p><strong>Symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma often include:</strong></p> 518<ul> 519<li aria-level="1">Abdominal distension (swelling)</li> 520<li aria-level="1">Pain in the abdomen</li> 521<li aria-level="1">Vomiting and nausea</li> 522<li aria-level="1">Weight loss</li> 523</ul> 524<p>The median life expectancy for peritoneal mesothelioma patients is around 53 months with treatment.</p> 525<h3 class="heading-icon icon-heart1">Pericardial Mesothelioma</h3> 526<p>Pericardial mesothelioma develops in the lining of the heart (pericardium). It is one of the least common forms of mesothelioma, accounting for around 0.7% of all cases.</p> 527<p><strong>Pericardial mesothelioma symptoms include:</strong></p> 528<ul> 529<li aria-level="1">Heart palpitations (arrhythmia)</li> 530<li aria-level="1">Heart murmurs</li> 531<li aria-level="1">Irregular heartbeat</li> 532</ul> 533<p>The average life expectancy of pericardial mesothelioma patients is approximately 6 to 10 months.</p> 534<h3 class="heading-icon icon-testicle">Testicular Mesothelioma</h3> 535<p>Testicular mesothelioma occurs within the lining of the testes (tunica vaginalis). It is one of the rarest forms of mesothelioma, accounting for less than 1% of all cases.</p> 536<p><strong>Testicular mesothelioma symptoms include:</strong></p> 537<ul> 538<li aria-level="1">Inflammation or thickening of the testicular lining</li> 539<li aria-level="1">Swelling of the testicles</li> 540</ul> 541<p>Patients with testicular mesothelioma have a median life expectancy of 24 months.</p> 542<h3>Mesothelioma Cell Types</h3> 543<p>Each mesothelioma cell type grows and spreads at a different rate, which can affect a patient's prognosis and treatment options.</p> 544<p><strong>Mesothelioma tumors are made up of three main cell types:</strong></p> 545<ul> 546<li aria-level="1"><a href="/mesothelioma/epithelioid/"><strong>Epithelioid mesothelioma</strong></a>: Associated with slow tumor growth, epithelioid mesothelioma makes up 70% of cases and responds well to treatments, giving patients a longer life expectancy.</li> 547<li aria-level="1"><strong>Sarcomatoid mesothelioma</strong>: Considered more aggressive, sarcomatoid mesothelioma often leads to rapid tumor growth. It responds poorly to treatments and makes up 7-15% of cases.</li> 548<li aria-level="1"><strong>Biphasic mesothelioma</strong>: A combination of epithelioid and sarcomatoid cells, biphasic mesothelioma is present in 10-20% of cases and its life expectancy falls between the other two types.</li> 549</ul> 550<p>Once doctors identify a patientâs mesothelioma cell type, they can develop a personalized treatment plan that may help the patient live longer.</p> 551<div class="widget_oscar-vque content-with-angle-image light-blue-bg with-img impr" data-id="310358"><div class="vque-content"><strong class="h2">See If We Can Help Your Family Too</strong><p>Since 1979, Sokolove Law has secured over <strong>$5.5 Billion</strong> for thousands of mesothelioma victims and their families.</p> 552<a href="/mesothelioma/legal/legal-case-review/" data-ce-category="In-content Ads" data-ce-label="See If We Can Help Your Family Too - Light Blue" class="button arrow cte">Contact Us Now</a></div><div class="vque-image"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="286" height="273" src="https://www.sokolovelaw.com/wp-content/uploads/johh-dee-desktop.png" class="attachment-Medium size-Medium wp-post-image" alt="John and Dee, clients of Sokolove Law" /><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="335" height="233" src="https://www.sokolovelaw.com/wp-content/uploads/john-dee-mobile.png" class="attachment-Medium size-Medium" alt="John and Dee, mesothelioma clients for Sokolove Law" srcset="https://www.sokolovelaw.com/wp-content/uploads/john-dee-mobile.png 335w, https://www.sokolovelaw.com/wp-content/uploads/john-dee-mobile-300x209.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 335px) 100v
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mesothelioma, doctors will:</strong></p> 556<style type="text/css">#main ul.list-with-icons{overflow:hidden;padding:0}#main ul.list-with-icons li:before{display:none}#main ul.list-with-icons.simple{margin:23px 0 30px}#main ul.list-with-icons.simple li.has-icon{margin-bottom:22px;min-height:50px;padding-left:70px;display:block;display:flex;align-items:center}#main ul.list-with-icons.simple li.has-icon>i{background:0 0;color:#750a0b;height:auto;font-size:44px;text-align:center;width:60px;top:auto}#main ul.list-with-icons.simple li.has-icon .color{min-height:50px}#main ul.list-with-icons.simple li.has-icon .color:before{width:50px;height:50px;display:block;border-radius:50px;font-size:26px;line-height:50px}#main ul.list-with-icons.simple li.has-icon .color.red:before{background:rgba(117,10,11,0.15);color:#750a0b}#main ul.list-with-icons.simple li.has-icon .color.blue:before{background:rgba(17,60,110,0.2);color:#113c6e}#main ul.list-with-icons.simple li.has-icon 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559</p> 560</div><style type="text/css">.infographic-shortcode-container{color:inherit;display:block;margin:30px auto;text-decoration:none}.infographic-shortcode-container:first-child{margin-top:0}.infographic-shortcode-container:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.sok-will-back-you{background:rgba(117,10,11,.15);padding:22px 22px 23px 95px;color:#081F3A;position:relative;font-size:17px}.sok-will-back-you>[class*=icon-]{color:#750A0B;font-size:52px;position:absolute;left:22px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);height:62px;line-height:60px}@media screen and (min-width:640px){.sok-will-back-you{padding:30px 25px 30px 110px;font-size:inherit}.sok-will-back-you>[class*=icon-]{font-size:60px;left:25px}}</style></div> 561<p>A cancer diagnosis is devastating â paying for travel to specialists, treatments, and other expenses shouldnât add to your worries.</p> 562<p><strong><a href="/mesothelioma/legal/legal-case-review/">Get a free case review now</a> </strong>to see if you may qualify for compensation from a mesothelioma claim.</p> 563<h3>The Risk of Mesothelioma Misdiagnosis</h3> 564<p>Many individuals may not realize theyâve been exposed to asbestos, which is a key factor in identifying mesothelioma. Mesothelioma symptoms often resemble other more common illnesses, making them harder for doctors to identify.</p> 565<p>Over <strong>20% of mesothelioma patients are <a href="/mesothelioma/diagnosis/misdiagnosis/">misdiagnosed</a></strong>. When a diagnosis is delayed, it can allow the cancer to progress and limit a patientâs treatment options.</p> 566<p><strong>Pleural mesothelioma may be misdiagnosed as different respiratory conditions, like:</strong></p> 567<style type="text/css">@media screen and (min-width: 1000px){ul[class*="columns-"]{display:block}.no-csscolumns ul[class*="columns-"]{overflow:hidden}.csscolumns ul[class*="columns-"]{column-gap:40px}.csscolumns ul.columns-2{column-count:2}.no-csscolumns ul.columns-2 li{float:left;width:50%}.csscolumns ul.columns-3{column-count:3}.no-csscolumns ul.columns-3 li{float:left;width:33%}.csscolumns ul.columns-4{column-count:4}.no-csscolumns ul.columns-4 li{float:left;width:25%}}</style> 568<ul class='columns-2'> 569<li aria-level="1">A common cold</li> 570<li aria-level="1">Bronchitis</li> 571<li aria-level="1">Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)</li> 572<li aria-level="1"><a href="/asbestos/asbestos-cancer/lung-cancer/">Lung cancer</a></li> 573<li aria-level="1">Pneumonia</li> 574<li aria-level="1">Other <a href="/asbestos/asbestos-diseases/">asbestos-related diseases</a></li> 575</ul> 576 577<p>Peritoneal mesothelioma, which forms in the abdomen, may be mistaken for ovarian cancer, Crohnâs disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or gallbladder issues.</p> 578<blockquote><p>"It's such a rare cancer that the<strong> majority of patients end up getting misdiagnosed</strong> or treated for a number of other things before it gets figured out."<br /> 579<strong>â Dr. Joseph Friedberg</strong>, Mesothelioma Specialist & Surgeon</p></blockquote> 580<p>If you begin experiencing symptoms of mesothelioma, itâs crucial to inform <a href="/mesothelioma/doctors-and-specialists/">your doctor</a> about any history of asbestos exposure and <strong>seek a second opinion</strong> from an experienced mesothelioma specialist.</p> 581<h2>Mesothelioma Prognosis & Life Expectancy</h2> 582<p>A mesothelioma prognosis, which is the expected progression of the cancer, gives patients a general idea of what to expect after diagnosis and treatment.</p> 583<p>Since mesothelioma is often diagnosed after the cancer has spread, the majority of patients have a poor prognosis.</p> 584<p><strong>Factors that can affect a <a href="/mesothelioma/prognosis/">mesothelioma prognosis</a> include the:</strong></p> 585<ul> 586<li aria-level="1">Age, gender, and overall health of the patient</li> 587<li aria-level="1">Location of cancer in the body (pleural, peritoneal, pericardial, or testicular)</li> 588<li aria-level="1">Mesothelioma cell type (epithelial, sarcomatoid, or biphasic)</li> 589<li aria-level="1">Mesothelioma stage (how far it has progressed)</li> 590<li aria-level="1">Treatment options (e.g., chemotherapy, surgery)</li> 591</ul> 592<div class="did-you-know "><p>The average <a href="/mesothelioma/life-expectancy/">life expectancy</a> for a mesothelioma patient is <strong>22.5 months</strong>, while the average survival rate after one year 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Some patients have lived for decades after a diagnosis, allowing them to spend precious time with loved ones and return to their favorite activities.</p> 595<h2>Can Mesothelioma Be Treated?</h2> 596<p><a href="/mesothelioma/treatment/">Mesothelioma treatments</a> are available to some patients, especially in cases where the cancer is caught early.</p> 597<p>Specialists can determine which options make the most sense for a patient and create individualized plans based on their health information, prognosis, and personal wishes.</p> 598<p><strong>The most common mesothelioma cancer treatments include:</strong></p> 599<ul> 600<li aria-level="1"><strong>Surgery</strong>: Physically removing the mesothelioma tumors present</li> 601<li aria-level="1"><strong>Chemotherapy</strong>: Killing cancer cells using several rounds of drugs</li> 602<li aria-level="1"><a href="/mesothelioma/treatment/immunotherapy/"><strong>Immunotherapy</strong></a>: Activating the patientâs immune system to attack and kill cancer cells or slow their spread</li> 603<li aria-level="1"><strong>Radiation</strong>: Exposing patients to powerful rays of energy that damage the DNA of mesothelioma cells, shrinking them or preventing them from multiplying</li> 604<li aria-level="1"><strong>Clinical Trials</strong>: Conducting mesothelioma research to determine if new, cutting-edge therapies may help patients more than standard treatments</li> 605</ul> 606<p>Doctors will often prescribe multiple types of treatments at once to increase their effectiveness, but this can lead to medical bills that cost upwards of <strong><a href="/mesothelioma/patient-timeline/">$400,000 per year.</a></strong></p> 607<div class="blockquote-w-image default"><img decoding="async" src="/wp-content/uploads/Mary-Hesdorffer-1.jpg" alt="" /><blockquote><p>âMesothelioma is an expensive disease to treat. A lawsuit certainly doesnât take away whatâs happening. But it allows you that flexibility, that you can take this money, and you can pay for any treatment that your insurance company may not cover.â<br /> 608<strong>â Mary Hesdorffer, Former Director of the Meso Foundation</strong></p> 609</blockquote></div><style type="text/css">div.blockquote-w-image{margin:40px 0}div.blockquote-w-image:first-child{margin-top:0}div.blockquote-w-image:last-child{margin-bottom:0}div.blockquote-w-image.default{position:relative;min-height:100px;padding-right:10px}div.blockquote-w-image.default img{border-radius:100%;position:relative;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;width:100px}div.blockquote-w-image.default blockquote{border:none;margin:0;padding:0}div.blockquote-w-image.default blockquote cite{color:#782427;display:block;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:10px;position:relative;padding-left:60px}div.blockquote-w-image.default blockquote cite:before{font-family:"sok" !important;speak:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;content:"\e935";position:absolute;font-style:initial;left:0;top:2px;font-size:38px;height:50px;width:50px;border:1px solid #aba8a8;border-radius:100%;font-style:initial;line-height:45px;text-align:center}div.blockquote-w-image.default blockquote cite em{display:block;padding-left:15px}div.blockquote-w-image.default blockquote cite span{font-size:85%;display:block;line-height:1}div.blockquote-w-image.default blockquote p{color:#222}div.blockquote-w-image.simple blockquote{font-size:17px;margin:0}div.blockquote-w-image.simple blockquote cite{font-style:inherit}div.blockquote-w-image.small-img img{width:100px;height:auto;padding:0}div.blockquote-w-image.rounded-img img{border-radius:100%}div.blockquote-w-image.solid-bg{background:#f9f9f9;padding:20px}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){div.blockquote-w-image.default{padding-left:130px}div.blockquote-w-image.default img{position:absolute;top:0;left:0}div.blockquote-w-image.simple blockquote{font-size:inherit}div.blockquote-w-image.solid-bg{background:#F3F3F3;padding:20px 20px 20px 150px}
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have a limited amount of time to seek compensation due to legal deadlines, so be sure to <strong><a href="/mesothelioma/legal/legal-case-review/">contact us</a> as soon as possible.</strong></p> 619<div class="blockquote-w-image default"><img decoding="async" src="/wp-content/uploads/dee-stahl.png" alt="" /><blockquote><p>"I want people out there to realize that there is help, and they can get assistance and get a settlement from these manufacturers that continued to use asbestos while knowing it was dangerous for people."<br /> 620<strong>â Dee, Wife of a Mesothelioma Patient & Firm Client</strong></p> 621</blockquote></div><style type="text/css">div.blockquote-w-image{margin:40px 0}div.blockquote-w-image:first-child{margin-top:0}div.blockquote-w-image:last-child{margin-bottom:0}div.blockquote-w-image.default{position:relative;min-height:100px;padding-right:10px}div.blockquote-w-image.default 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625left:20px;top:50%;margin-top:-25px;height:50px;line-height:50px}.did-you-know.highlight.alternate>div+div{padding-left:72px}@media screen and (min-width: 1000px){.did-you-know{margin:40px 0;padding:30px}.did-you-know.highlight:before{left:31px;top:23px}.did-you-know.highlight.lc-2:before{top:32px}.did-you-know.highlight.alternate>.ico-wrap{left:30px}.did-you-know.highlight.alternate>div+div{padding-left:75px}}</style> 626<p>We can <a href="/access-asbestos-trust-funds/">determine which asbestos trusts you qualify for</a> and file claims with each one, so you can get compensation <strong>without leaving the comfort of your own home.</strong></p> 627<h3>Over $1 Million Average Mesothelioma Settlement</h3> 628<p>Families affected by mesothelioma may be eligible to file a lawsuit against the companies responsible for their illness. The vast majority of these lawsuits settle out of court and award <strong>$1 Million to $1.4 Million</strong> on average.</p> 629<p><strong>Some of our past <a href="/mesothelioma/legal/mesothelioma-settlement/">mesothelioma settlements</a> and verdicts include:</strong></p> 630<ul> 631<li aria-level="1"><strong>$40 Million</strong> for a U.S. Navy veteran with mesothelioma</li> 632<li aria-level="1"><strong>$11.49 Million</strong> to a demolition worker in Florida</li> 633<li aria-level="1"><strong>$10.5 Million</strong> for a pipefitter</li> 634<li aria-level="1"><strong>$4 Million</strong> to the family of a boiler worker in California</li> 635<li aria-level="1"><strong>$3.4 Million</strong> for a Colorado laborer and U.S. Army veteran</li> 636<li aria-level="1"><strong>$9.3 Million</strong> to the family of a U.S. Navy veteran in Massachusetts</li> 637<li aria-level="1"><strong>$11.12 Million</strong> for an Arizona mesothelioma patient</li> 638</ul> 639<p>While there's never a guarantee of results, many of our clients start receiving compensation within <strong>90 days </strong>of first contacting us.</p> 640<div class="did-you-know highlight alternate"><div class="ico-wrap icon-phone-ringing"></div><div><p><strong>Call <a href="tel:+18006473434" class="inline-phone" data-ce-category="Click to Call" data-ce-label="Inline Tel Link">(800) 647-3434</a> now</strong>. Weâll fight hard to get you everything youâre entitled to.</p> 641</div></div><style type="text/css">.did-you-know{background:#fff;border-radius:4px;border:1px solid #ddd;box-shadow:0 4px 5px rgba(129,129,129,0.1);color:#081f3a;font-size:16px;margin:40px 0;padding:20px;text-align:left;clear:both}.did-you-know p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.did-you-know .h2,.did-you-know .h3{display:block;font-family:"Arial","Helvetica",sans-serif;font-weight:700;line-height:1.2}.did-you-know .h2,.did-you-know .h3,.did-you-know h2,.did-you-know h3{color:inherit;font-size:20px;margin-bottom:10px}.did-you-know.highlight{background:#fbfbfb;border-color:#750a0b;box-shadow:none;position:relative}.did-you-know.highlight:before{background:rgba(117,10,11,0.15);border-radius:4px;color:#750a0b;content:"\e94e";display:block;font-family:sok !important;font-style:normal;font-size:20px;font-weight:400;font-variant:normal;height:40px;left:20px;line-height:40px;position:absolute;speak:none;text-align:center;text-transform:none;top:15px;width:40px;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale}.did-you-know.highlight p:first-child{padding-left:60px}.did-you-know.highlight p:first-child+ul,.did-you-know.highlight p:first-child+ol{margin-top:25px}.did-you-know.highlight p:first-child ~ p{padding-left:60px}.did-you-know.highlight .h2{min-height:38px;padding-left:60px;padding-top:1px}.did-you-know.highlight.blue{border-color:rgba(17,60,110,0.5)}.did-you-know.highlight.blue:before{background:rgba(17,60,110,0.2);color:#113c6e}.did-you-know.highlight.yellow{border-color:rgba(255,188,62,0.5)}.did-you-know.highlight.yellow:before{background:rgba(255,188,62,0.4);color:#a56b00}.did-you-know.highlight.simple{padding:30px}.did-you-know.highlight.simple:before{display:none}.did-you-know.highlight.simple p:first-child{padding-left:0}.did-you-know.highlight.simple p:first-child ~ p{padding-left:0}.did-you-know.highlight.simple.h2{min-height:none;padding-left:0}.did-you-know.highlight.lc-2:before{top:23px}.did-you-know.highlight.lc-2 .h2{margin-bottom:15px}
641.did-you-know.highlight.alternate{background:rgba(117,10,11,0.1);border:none;overflow:hidden;position:relative}.did-you-know.highlight.alternate p:first-child{padding-left:0}.did-you-know.highlight.alternate:before{display:none}.did-you-know.highlight.alternate strong.h2{padding-left:0;margin:0}.did-you-know.highlight.alternate>div{float:left;width:auto}.did-you-know.highlight.alternate>.ico-wrap{font-size:50px;color:#750A0B;width:50px;position:absolute;left:20px;top:50%;margin-top:-25px;height:50px;line-height:50px}.did-you-know.highlight.alternate>div+div{padding-left:72px}@media screen and (min-width: 1000px){.did-you-know{margin:40px 0;padding:30px}.did-you-know.highlight:before{left:31px;top:23px}.did-you-know.highlight.lc-2:before{top:32px}.did-you-know.highlight.alternate>.ico-wrap{left:30px}.did-you-know.highlight.alternate>div+div{padding-left:75px}}</style> 642<h3><strong>$3,930+</strong> or More in Monthly VA Benefits</h3> 643<p>ââ<a href="/mesothelioma/veterans-mesothelioma/">Veterans with mesothelioma</a> may qualify for disability compensation worth <strong>over $3,930 a month</strong> and free health care through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).</p> 644<p>The VA typically awards mesothelioma a <strong>100% disability rating</strong>. Our firm has VA-accredited attorneys on staff who can help veterans file <a href="/mesothelioma/veterans-mesothelioma/va-benefits/">VA claims</a> or increase their current disability rating.</p> 645<div class="blockquote-w-image default"><img decoding="async" src="/wp-content/uploads/Walter-Mesothelioma-Victim.png" alt="" /><blockquote><p>âIt was only two or three days and my lawyer was here. It was a hands-on approach, and that's what drew me, âcause that's the way I do things...They were prepared. They could go back to day one, and I appreciated that.â<br /> 646<strong>â Walter, Mesothelioma Warrior & Firm Client</strong></p> 647</blockquote></div><style type="text/css">div.blockquote-w-image{margin:40px 0}div.blockquote-w-image:first-child{margin-top:0}div.blockquote-w-image:last-child{margin-bottom:0}div.blockquote-w-image.default{position:relative;min-height:100px;padding-right:10px}div.blockquote-w-image.default img{border-radius:100%;position:relative;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;width:100px}div.blockquote-w-image.default blockquote{border:none;margin:0;padding:0}div.blockquote-w-image.default blockquote cite{color:#782427;display:block;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:10px;position:relative;padding-left:60px}div.blockquote-w-image.default blockquote cite:before{font-family:"sok" !important;speak:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;content:"\e935";position:absolute;font-style:initial;left:0;top:2px;font-size:38px;height:50px;width:50px;border:1px solid #aba8a8;border-radius:100%;font-style:initial;line-height:45px;text-align:center}div.blockquote-w-image.default blockquote cite em{display:block;padding-left:15px}div.blockquote-w-image.default blockquote cite span{font-size:85%;display:block;line-height:1}div.blockquote-w-image.default blockquote p{color:#222}div.blockquote-w-image.simple blockquote{font-size:17px;margin:0}div.blockquote-w-image.simple blockquote cite{font-style:inherit}div.blockquote-w-image.small-img img{width:100px;height:auto;padding:0}div.blockquote-w-image.rounded-img img{border-radius:100%}div.blockquote-w-image.solid-bg{background:#f9f9f9;padding:20px}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){div.blockquote-w-image.default{padding-left:130px}div.blockquote-w-image.default img{position:absolute;top:0;left:0}div.blockquote-w-image.simple blockquote{font-size:inherit}div.blockquote-w-image.solid-bg{background:#F3F3F3;padding:20px 20px 20px 150px}div.blockquote-w-image.solid-bg img{left:20px;top:20px}}@media screen and (min-width: 1000px){.blockquote-w-image.simple img{padding-right:23%}.blockquote-w-image.simple blockquote{padding-right:23%}}</style> 648<p>We donât file legal claims against the U.S. military or government, and taking legal action will not impact any current or future VA benefits.</p> 649<div class="widget_oscar-vque legal with-img impr" data-id="310361"><div class="vque-content"><strong class="h2">Let Sokolove Law Fight for You</strong><p>Since 1979, Sokolove Law has secured more than <strong>$5.5 Billion</strong> for thousands of mesothelioma victims and their families.</p> 650<a href="/mesothelioma/legal/legal-case-review/" data-ce-category="In-content Ads" data-ce-label="Let Sokolove Law Fight for You - Jim" class="button arrow cte">Get a Free Case Review</a></div><div class="vque-image"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="282" height="269" src="https://www.sokolovelaw.com/wp-content/uploads/jim-cutout.png" class="attachment-Medium size-Medium wp-post-image" alt="Attorney Jim Sokolove, smiling and ready to serve injured clients" /></div><style type="text/css" data-nosnippet>.widget_oscar-vque.legal{background:#E9F0F8;border-top:4px solid #1D4F83;font-size:17px;margin:40px auto;max-width:335px;overflow:hidden;position:relative;text-align:center;z-index:0}.widget_oscar-vque.legal .vque-content{padding:25px 20px 10px}.widget_oscar-vque.legal .h2{display:block;font-size:24px;line-height:1.2;margin:0 0 10px;padding:0 6%}.widget_oscar-vque.legal p{margin:0 0 18px}.widget_oscar-vque.legal .button{font-size:18px}.widget_oscar-vque.legal .button:before{content:"";position:absolute;
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Our team is ready to help 24/7.</p> 659<h2>Mesothelioma Asbestos Cancer FAQs</h2> 660<div class="faq-wrap default" id="faqs"><div class="faq-wrap-inner"><div class="faq" data-faq="1"><h3 class="faq-heading">Can I get compensation for mesothelioma?</h3><div><p>You may be eligible for mesothelioma compensation if youâre the:</p> 661<ul> 662<li aria-level="1">Patient diagnosed with mesothelioma</li> 663<li aria-level="1">Spouse, child, or family member of a patient who has already passed away</li> 664<li aria-level="1">Estate representative of a patient who has already passed away</li> 665</ul> 666<p>The easiest way to tell if you or a family member may qualify for mesothelioma compensation is to <strong><a href="/mesothelioma/legal/legal-case-review/">get a free case review</a>.</strong> Weâll gather some information and let you know more about your options.
666</p> 667<p>While <a href="/mesothelioma/legal/mesothelioma-case-values/">mesothelioma case values</a> will vary according to a number of different details in each claim, the <strong>average settlement is over $1 Million.</strong></p> 668</div></div><div class="faq" data-faq="2"><h3 class="faq-heading">What is malignant mesothelioma?</h3><div><p>Malignant mesothelioma is an <strong>aggressive cancer that forms in the mesothelium</strong>, which is a protective lining covering the body's internal organs. The only known cause of this cancer is asbestos exposure.</p> 669<p><strong>There are four <a href="/mesothelioma/types/">types of mesothelioma</a>:</strong></p> 670<ul> 671<li aria-level="1">Pleural mesothelioma, which forms in the lining of the lungs</li> 672<li aria-level="1">Peritoneal mesothelioma, which forms in the lining of the abdomen</li> 673<li aria-level="1">Pericardial mesothelioma, which forms in the lining of the heart</li> 674<li aria-level="1">Testicular mesothelioma, which forms in the lining of the testes</li> 675</ul> 676<p><strong><a href="/mesothelioma/legal/legal-case-review/">Contact Sokolove Law now</a> </strong>if you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma. We may be able to help you secure compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and more.</p> 677</div></div><div class="faq" data-faq="3"><h3 class="faq-heading">What is mesothelioma cancer caused by?</h3><div><p><strong>Mesothelioma cancer is caused by exposure to </strong><a href="/asbestos/"><strong>asbestos</strong></a>. This naturally occurring mineral was used in thousands of products during the 20th century.</p> 678<p>Repeated and prolonged exposure to asbestos, like at a workplace where itâs used regularly, increases the risk of mesothelioma. Workers may also carry home asbestos fibers on their clothes, putting family members at risk of <a href="/asbestos/secondary-exposure/">secondhand exposure</a>.</p> 679<p>When these microscopic fibers are inhaled or ingested, they can <strong>irritate healthy tissue</strong> in the body and cause cancer cells to form.</p> 680</div></div><div class="faq" data-faq="4"><h3 class="faq-heading">How much asbestos exposure causes mesothelioma?</h3><div><p><strong>There is no safe level of asbestos exposure</strong>. Even just a single asbestos fiber can have a devastating impact on your health decades later.</p> 681<p>Extended exposure to asbestos may increase your risk of mesothelioma. Workers who were regularly exposed to asbestos at their jobs should notify their doctors immediately if they begin to experience mesothelioma symptoms.</p> 682</div></div><div class="faq" data-faq="5"><h3 class="faq-heading">What if you or a loved one is suffering from mesothelioma?</h3><div><p>If you or a loved one is suffering from mesothelioma, you may be eligible for compensation from <a href="/mesothelioma/legal/mesothelioma-claims/">mesothelioma claims</a> that can help pay for medical bills and other expenses.</p> 683<p>Our attorneys can determine how you were exposed to asbestos and take legal action against the asbestos-related companies responsible for your illness.</p> 684<p>However, there are deadlines, so be sure to <strong><a href="/mesothelioma/legal/legal-case-review/">contact an asbestos law firm</a> </strong>as soon as possible after a diagnosis.</p> 685</div></div><div class="faq" data-faq="6"><h3 class="faq-heading">How common is mesothelioma?</h3><div><p>Mesothelioma is considered rare. Each year, only around <strong>3,000 Americans</strong> are diagnosed with this cancer. This means approximately 1 in every 111,000 people in the United States is affected annually.</p> 686</div></div><div class="faq" data-faq="7"><h3 class="faq-heading">What are the warning signs of mesothelioma?</h3><div><p>Some warning signs and <a href="/mesothelioma/signs-symptoms/">symptoms of mesothelioma</a> include:</p> 687<ul> 688<li aria-level="1">Abdominal or chest pain</li> 689<li aria-level="1">Cough</li> 690<li aria-level="1">Fatigue</li> 691<li aria-level="1">Fever</li> 692<li aria-level="1">Loss of appetite</li> 693<li aria-level="1">Shortness of breath</li> 694<li aria-level="1">Weight loss</li> 695</ul> 696<p>Because these symptoms are similar to those of other illnesses, mesothelioma is often not diagnosed until it has progressed to an advanced stage.</p> 697<p>If you begin to experience any of these symptoms and you have a history of asbestos exposure, talk to your doctor right away.</p> 698</div></div><div class="faq" data-faq="8"><h3 class="faq-heading">What type of cancer is mesothelioma?</h3><div><p>Mesothelioma is a <strong>cancer of the mesothelium</strong>, which is a thin layer of protective tissue that covers internal organs like the lungs or abdomen.</p> 699<p>Because pleural mesothelioma forms in the lining of the lung, itâs often confused as a type of lung cancer.</p> 700</div></div><div class="faq" data-faq="9"><h3 class="faq-heading">How do you get mesothelioma?</h3><div><p>The vast majority of mesothelioma cases are caused by <strong>exposure to asbestos</strong>. This carcinogen could be found in products throughout the United States for much of the 20th century.</p> 701<p>If you inhale or ingest microscopic asbestos fibers, they may remain in your body for decades and eventually cause you to develop cancer.</p> 702<p><strong>Call <a href="tel:+18006473434" class="inline-phone" data-ce-category="Click to Call" data-ce-label="Inline Tel Link">(800) 647-3434</a> now</strong> if you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma. Let us fight for justice and compensation on your behalf.</p> 703</div></div><div class="faq" data-faq="10"><h3 class="faq-heading">Is mesothelioma contagious?</h3><div><p><strong>
703No, <a href="/mesothelioma/frequently-asked-questions/is-mesothelioma-contagious/">mesothelioma is not contagious</a></strong>. While some cancers can be hereditary (passed down from one generation to the next), like breast and ovarian cancer, mesothelioma is not hereditary.</p> 704<p>If multiple members of a certain family develop mesothelioma, it is likely that this is due to <strong>secondhand exposure to asbestos.</strong></p> 705<p>Secondary exposure can occur when a family member unknowingly brings home microscopic asbestos fibers that are attached to their clothes, body, or hair, after working around asbestos.</p> 706</div></div><div class="faq" data-faq="11"><h3 class="faq-heading">How do I know if I have mesothelioma?</h3><div><p>The only way to know for sure if you have mesothelioma is to <strong>get a biopsy. </strong></p> 707<p>After listening to your symptoms and ruling out other conditions, your doctor can take a tissue sample and examine it under a microscope to confirm the presence of mesothelioma cells.</p> 708</div></div><div class="faq" data-faq="12"><h3 class="faq-heading">How long does mesothelioma take to develop?</h3><div><p>Mesothelioma develops <a href="/mesothelioma/latency-period/"><strong>20-50 years</strong></a> after the initial exposure to asbestos. This leaves many mesothelioma patients and their families searching for answers as to how, when, and where they were exposed.</p> 709<p>At Sokolove Law, we have a warehouse of resources that can help us identify the asbestos-containing products you were exposed to â and which companies may be to blame.</p> 710<p>Let us try to find out what happened and work to get you answers. <strong>Call <a href="tel:+18006473434" class="inline-phone" data-ce-category="Click to Call" data-ce-label="Inline Tel Link">(800) 647-3434</a> now.</strong></p> 711</div></div><div class="faq" data-faq="13"><h3 class="faq-heading">Can smoking cause mesothelioma?</h3><div><p><strong>Mesothelioma is not caused by smoking</strong>. However, smoking can significantly increase the risk of mesothelioma.</p> 712<p>Cigarette smokers are at least <strong>50% more likely</strong> to develop mesothelioma after exposure to asbestos, according to studies.</p> 713<p>Even if you smoked regularly and were later diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease, <strong>you may still be eligible for compensation</strong>. <a href="/mesothelioma/legal/legal-case-review/">Get a free case review now</a> to find out.</p> 714</div></div><div class="faq" data-faq="14"><h3 class="faq-heading">Is mesothelioma always fatal?</h3><div><p><strong>Mesothelioma is <a href="/mesothelioma/frequently-asked-questions/is-mesothelioma-always-fatal/">not always fatal</a></strong>. While many mesothelioma patients are given a short life expectancy, long-term survival is possible, especially when this cancer is detected early.</p> 715<p>Mary Jane, who was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma in 2003, survived for 15 years before passing away from Alzheimer's disease.</p> 716<p><strong><a href="/mesothelioma/legal/legal-case-review/">Contact us now</a> </strong>to see if we can connect you with top mesothelioma specialists and clinical trials exploring emerging treatment options.</p> 717</div></div><div class="faq" data-faq="15"><h3 class="faq-heading">How long can you live with mesothelioma?</h3><div><p><strong>It depends</strong>. Some patients may live for just a few months after their diagnosis, while others have gone on to survive for decades.</p> 718<p>Factors that may affect how long someone with mesothelioma lives include:</p> 719<ul> 720<li aria-level="1">The type of mesothelioma they have</li> 721<li aria-level="1">Their age and health at the time of diagnosis</li> 722<li aria-level="1">Treatment options available in their case</li> 723</ul> 724<p><strong>Call <a href="tel:+18006473434" class="inline-phone" data-ce-category="Click to Call" data-ce-label="Inline Tel Link">(800) 647-3434</a> now</strong> to see if we may be able to fight for compensation that can help you afford mesothelioma treatments. It costs nothing to speak with us.</p> 725</div></div><div class="faq" data-faq="16"><h3 class="faq-heading">Can you survive mesothelioma?</h3><div><p><strong>Possibly</strong>. While mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer, others have been in your shoes â and are still around to tell their tales.</p> 726<p><a href="/blog/mesothelioma-survivors-stories/">Hear the stories of mesothelioma survivors</a>, some of whom have lived with this cancer for nearly 20 years. Their experiences provide hope and serve as a reminder that long-term survival is possible after a mesothelioma diagnosis.</p> 727</div></div><div class="faq" data-faq="17"><h3 class="faq-heading">Is mesothelioma curable?</h3><div><p>Although thereâs <strong>no cure for mesothelioma at this time</strong>, doctors are continually exploring new treatment options in search of a potential cure.</p> 728<p>Advances in research and clinical trials offer hope for improved outcomes and better quality of life for patients in the future.</p> 729<p>In some cases, <strong>mesothelioma can become stable</strong>. This means the progression of the disease may slow down or stop altogether, allowing patients to manage symptoms more effectively and prolong their survival.</p> 730</div></div><div class="faq" data-faq="18"><h3 class="faq-heading">Can mesothelioma be cured if caught early?</h3><div><p>While there is no cure for mesothelioma, there are emerging treatments and clinical trials that show promise in helping patients beat the odds and have a better quality of life.</p> 731<p>Catching mesothelioma early can<strong> improve a patientâs life expectancy</strong>, as more treatment options may be available because the cancer has not yet spread to other parts of the body.</p> 732<p>Thereâs still hope for patients diagnosed with late-stage mesothelioma. John Stahl, a client who discovered he had stage 4 pleural mesothelioma in 2019, continues to fight against this cancer today.</p> 733</div></div><div class="faq" data-faq="19"><h3 class="faq-heading">How does mesothelioma kill you?</h3><div><p>ââMesothelioma is a terminal cancer. As the disease progresses, cancer cells begin to spread throughout the body. This is known as metastasis.</p> 734<p>Eventually, these cancer cells may form tumors that <strong>overwhelm vital organs</strong>. As organ function deteriorates, the body's systems begin to fail, leading to multiple organ failure, severe debilitation, and, ultimately, death.</p> 735<p><a href="/mesothelioma/frequently-asked-questions/how-does-mesothelioma-kill-you/">Find out more about end-stage mesothelioma</a> and what to expect after a diagnosis.</p> 736</div></div></div><style type="text/css">#main .faq-wrap{margin:40px 0}#main .faq-wrap h2.faq-wrap-heading{color:#081F3A}#main .faq-wrap.default .faq-wrap-inner{background:#f2f5f8;border-radius:4px;margin-left:-20px;margin-right:-20px;padding:20px}#main .faq-wrap.default .faq{background:#fff;border-radius:4px;display:block;padding:20px;font-size:18px;margin-top:20px;box-shadow:0 8px 15px rgba(34,34,34,0.05)}#main .faq-wrap.default .faq:first-child{margin-top:0}#main .faq-wrap.default .faq li a{word-break:break-word}#main .faq-wrap.default p{line-height:1.5}#main .faq-wrap:last-child{margin-bottom:0}#main h1+.faq-wrap,#main h2+.faq-wrap{margin-top:30px}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){#main .faq-wrap{margin:50px auto}#main .faq-wrap.default .faq-wrap-inner{margin-left:0;margin-right:0}#main h1+.faq-wrap,#main h2+.faq-wrap{margin-top:30px}}</style>
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736</div> 737 </div> 738 739 </article><div class="author-box-wrap"> <div class="author-row author-row--author"> 740 <a href="/about-us/ricky-leblanc/" class="author-avatar rounded" data-ce-category="Authorship Box" data-ce-label="Ricky A. LeBlanc Image"><img width="110" height="110" src="https://www.sokolovelaw.com/wp-content/uploads/ricky-a-leblanc-150x150.jpg" class="author-avatar-img" alt="Managing Attorney Ricky A LeBlanc" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.sokolovelaw.com/wp-content/uploads/ricky-a-leblanc-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.sokolovelaw.com/wp-content/uploads/ricky-a-leblanc.jpg 248w" sizes="(max-width: 110px) 100vw, 110px" /></a> 741 <div class="author-identity"> 742 <strong class="author-label screen-reader-text">Author:</strong> 743 <strong class="name"><a href="/about-us/ricky-leblanc/" data-ce-category="Authorship Box" data-ce-label="Ricky A. LeBlanc Name">Ricky A. LeBlanc</a></strong> 744 <p class="author-title">Managing Attorney, Sokolove Law</p> </div> 745 <a href="/about-us/ricky-leblanc/" class="readbio" data-ce-category="Authorship Box" data-ce-label="Ricky A. LeBlanc Read Bio">Read Bio</a> <div class="description"><p>Ricky A. LeBlanc is the Managing Attorney at Sokolove Law. As Managing Attorney, Ricky is responsible for all communications with prospective clients and, along with his team of paralegals and case managers, review all potential cases.</p> 746</div> </div> 747 </div><div class="author-sources-wrap" id="authorSourcesWrap"><button id="viewSources" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="authorSourcesWrap" data-text="View Sources">View Sources</button><div class="sources-box" id="sourcesBox"><ol> 748<li>American Cancer Society. âKey Statistics About Malignant Mesothelioma.â Retrieved from: <a href="https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/malignant-mesothelioma/about/key-statistics.html">https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/malignant-mesothelioma/about/key-statistics.html</a>.</li> 749<li>American Cancer Society (ACS). "Signs and Symptoms of Mesothelioma." 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