How do you know if you have got mesothelioma?

Being a rare form of cancer, Mesothelioma cannot be easily diagnosed. Because of its symptoms which resemble those of common ailments and diseases, mesothelioma is not readily recognized and most of the time, doctors are also not familiar with the disease. Another reason for difficulty in diagnosis of this cancer is its long latency period. The symptoms take around 20-50 years to appear. By the time they appear and the patient goes to the doctor for problems s/he is having, they forget to mention they have had exposure to asbestos in the past.

In most of the cases, by the time proper tests were run and the patient was diagnosed with mesothelioma, it was too late to do anything worthwhile and save the patients’ life

How to take good care of Mesothelioma Patient

Mesothelioma Is caused by inhaling asbestos fibers. These fibers under a microcope will show barbs similar to a fishook. there is no way to remove them or to correct the condition. I feel terrible having to say this to you, but all you can do is to stay close to patient and tell him/her every day how much you love and appreciate him/her. I worked in asbestos abatement for years, and through that training I learned what I do know about the condition. I'm certainly not a doctor.

Is money awarded to you in a mesothelioma lawsuit taxable?

Awards and settlements due to physical injury and physical illness are tax free.
Any part of the award that is for interest, lost wages, or punitive damages is fully taxable IF those amounts are stated separately.

Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation

The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (MARF) is a non-profit organization that funds research into the cancer mesothelioma and engages in lobbying for asbestos related legislation.

To date, the Foundation has funded over $5 million in clinical research and organizes the annual International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma.