While providing effective legal representation that protects the legal rights of mesothelioma victims, The Ledger Law Firm also aims to provide comprehensive information that helps victims come to a better understanding of this deadly disease. Since mesothelioma can be caused by an exposure that occurred decades ago, a diagnosis can come seemingly out of the blue as it shakes the foundations of a victim’s world.
After a diagnosis, you need treatment above all else while our team protects your legal rights by pursuing your right to compensation. As such, here are a few key answers to the most common questions we receive concerning mesothelioma treatment.
Q: Is Mesothelioma Cancer Preventable?
A: Once you have been exposed to asbestos at a jobsite or anywhere else, it is no longer possible to truly prevent a mesothelioma diagnosis. Similar to lung cancer caused by smoking, mesothelioma is only preventable insofar as you are never exposed to asbestos-containing materials.
Research has unfortunately shown that a single asbestos exposure may be all it takes to receive a mesothelioma diagnosis. This fact underscores why victims must receive compensation that holds legally responsible parties accountable for a wrongful asbestos exposure.
Q: Can Mesothelioma Be Cured?
A: The medical consensus is that there is no cure for mesothelioma at this time. Medical professionals instead focus on easing symptoms, slowing the disease’s progression, and prolonging the life of a patient. On this front, there is reason to be encouraged, as mesothelioma survival rates have been slowly improving.
On the whole, when all mesothelioma types are considered, approximately 40 percent of patients survive at least one year after diagnosis. Patient survival rates also increase when the disease is caught in its earliest stages.
While it is no doubt difficult to hear these findings, Ledger Law fights for your right to receive the funds needed to pay for medical treatment and provide for surviving loved ones if the worst case scenario unfolds.
When you and your family are going through an unexpected and trying ordeal like mesothelioma treatment, it is at least a small comfort that justice is being pursued for your family’s harms.
Q: What Kind of Treatment Options Are Available?
A: While this answer in no way qualifies as a medical opinion for your mesothelioma diagnosis, it may be encouraging to hear that there are a wide range of treatment options available for mesothelioma.
Common treatment options include:
- Surgery to reduce symptoms or to remove the cancer entirely
- Radiation designed to kill cancerous mesothelioma cells
- Chemotherapy treatment
- Alternative therapies such as massage, meditation or acupuncture therapy
The treatments that are best suited for your type of mesothelioma are best determined in consultation with your team of medical professionals based on your unique needs and type of mesothelioma.
If you are worried about the costs of treatment, know that we will help you get the financial compensation that can pay for these potentially life-saving treatments and provide for your family’s future wellbeing.
Contact us online today for a free consultation to discuss your case or any other mesothelioma questions you have.
