Overview
Mesothelioma is a form of Cancer that begins in the tissue mesothelium that lines the lungs, heart, stomach and other organs. Types of Mesothelioma Cancer include Pleural, Peritoneal, Pericardial and Testicular Mesothelioma. Common symptoms of Mesothelioma are:
- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath
- Fatigue
- High temperature
- Persistent cough
- Loss of appetite
The average life expectancy for someone who suffers from Mesothelioma is 12-21 months with treatment. Although it is an incurable disease, particular treatments can help prolong life, such as:
- Surgery: Surgical procedures such as pleurectomy and decortication can improve life expectancy by more than 45%.
- Chemotherapy: Pemetrexed (Alimta) and cisplatin chemotherapy nearly double life expectancy for some patients compared to no treatment.
- Radiation: Radiotherapy is an effective alternative for patients who aren’t candidates for surgery. The combination can improve life expectancy by about 40%.
- Immunotherapy: Checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy, such as Opdivo and Yervoy, improves life expectancy by about 30% for some patients.
- TTFields: The FDA approved Tumour Treating Fields for mesothelioma in 2020. It can extend life expectancy by nearly 50%
Industrial Disease Reports
Asbestos was used in a variety of construction materials throughout the 20th century but its use of it was banned in 1999. Many buildings do still contain asbestos which is okay if left undisturbed, which it is often not.
Occupations that are most likely to suffer from asbestos exposure which may lead to Mesothelioma are:
- Construction Worker
- Firefighter
- Industrial Worker
- Power Plant Worker
- Shipyard Work
- Teachers – many schools were built before 2000 which meant they would have been built using asbestos.
- NHS Workers – many hospitals were built before 2000 which meant they would have been built using asbestos.
- Miners
Here at UKExpertMedical, we are specialists in Industrial Disease and have a dedicated team working solely on claims for Asbestos Related Disease. We understand the demands of this type of claim which is why we work with efficiency to ensure you get the right Medico-Legal Reports you need to bring your case to a prompt conclusion. If you have an Asbestos Related Disease case, or any other case in relation to Industrial Disease, our experts are here to help. See our information on Industrial Disease Reports and get in touch.
