South Dakota Mesothelioma Attorneys
Mesothelioma is cancer of the mesothelium. The mesothelium is the membrane which surrounds your internal organs. The types of mesothelioma are classified according to the area of the body which is affected. Even though mesothelioma is cancer of the lining around the organs, not the organs themselves, it can still affect the function of the organs nearby. If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma our South Dakota mesothelioma attorneys can help.
Pleural Mesothelioma – The Lungs
Pleural mesothelioma is the most common type. It is cancer of the lining around the lungs and the reason why mesothelioma is so often confused with lung cancer. The most common route of delivery for asbestos fibers is inhalation. In other words, the most common way for asbestos to get into your body is by breathing in the tiny, invisible fibers. When those fibers work their way out of the lungs and into the lining around the lungs, they can cause pleural mesothelioma.
Peritoneal Mesothelioma – The Abdomen
Asbestos fibers can settle out of the air and into your food and drinks. When you ingest the fibers they can work their way out of the digestive organs and into their lining, which is called the peritoneum. Fluid build-up and tumors in the peritoneum can cause problems with the abdominal organs and symptoms such as chest pains and shortness of breath.
Pericardial Mesothelioma – The Heart
Asbestos fibers which are inhaled can move from the lungs into the bloodstream and from there into the sac around the heart, called the pericardium. Pericardial mesothelioma accounts for less than 10% of all mesothelioma cases. Pericardial mesothelioma can have symptoms such as palpitations and shortness of breath which are often misdiagnosed in the early stages.
Although pleural mesothelioma is the most common type of mesothelioma, it is possible to develop more than one type, to develop all three types, and even to develop other types of cancer along with mesothelioma as a result of asbestos exposure.
If you or a loved one has mesothelioma or any asbestos-related illness, please call or submit an online questionnaire. The initial consultation is free of charge, and if our South Dakota mesothelioma attorneys agree to handle your mesothelioma claim, they will work on a contingent fee basis, which means they only get paid for their services if there is a monetary recovery of funds. In many cases, a lawsuit must be filed before the expiration of the statute of limitations. Please call our South Dakota mesothelioma attorneys right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.