WASHINGTON, March 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The Mesothelioma Compensation Center is urging individuals who have been told by a medical doctor they might have mesothelioma to call them immediately at 866-714-6466 or visit http://MesotheliomaCompensationCenter.Com, so they can carefully explain how incredibly vital a biopsy that confirms mesothelioma is. The group says, "Without a biopsy confirming mesothelioma, the potential for any meaningful compensation is almost nonexistent."
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The Mesothelioma Compensation Center says, "The worst call we receive several times a month is from a confused family member of a person who has passed away from something the physician mentioned might be "mesothelioma." In nearly all of these cases, the family was unaware that a simple biopsy done to confirm mesothelioma could have meant compensation."
"We then have to explain to them that without a biopsy confirming mesothelioma, compensation for this rare form of cancer caused by asbestos exposure is all but impossible. Our number one goal for all diagnosed victims of mesothelioma in the United States is the best possible compensation, but it will not happen without a biopsy, or confirmation from a pathologist.
"If you or your family member has been told by a medical doctor you could have mesothelioma, please call us at 866-714-6466 so we can carefully explain why getting a biopsy is so incredibly important.
"In the event the loved is too sick to have a biopsy performed, we would like to explain what needs to be in place to protect the victim and their family if mesothelioma is the root of the sickness." http://MesotheliomaCompensationCenter.Com
For attribution please refer to the American Cancer Society's website titled, "How is Mesothelioma Diagnosed." http://www.cancer.org/cancer/malignantmesothelioma/detailedguide/malignant-mesothelioma-diagnosed
Information About Mesothelioma From The Mesothelioma Compensation Center For Diagnosed Victims And Their Families:
High risk groups for exposure to asbestos include the US Navy Veterans, shipyard workers, oil refinery workers, manufacturing workers, power plant workers, plumbers, electricians, auto mechanics, machinists, steel mill workers, construction workers, or miners. Typically the exposure to asbestos occurred in the 1950's, 1960's, 1970's, or 1980's. http://MesotheliomaCompensationCenter.Com
According to the CDC the states indicated with the highest incidence of mesothelioma include Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Michigan, Illinois, Minnesota, Louisiana, Washington, and Oregon. However, based on the calls the Mesothelioma Compensation Center receives a diagnosed victim of mesothelioma could live in any state including California, New York, Florida, Texas, Illinois, Ohio, Iowa, Indiana, Missouri, North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Idaho, or Alaska.
For a up to date map from the CDC showing the states with the highest incidence of mesothelioma please refer to their web site on this topic. http://www2.cdc.gov/drds/worldreportdata/figuretabledetailsarchive.asp?FigureTableID=139&GroupRefNumber=F07-02
According to the US Centers for Disease Control the average age for a diagnosed victim of mesothelioma is 72 years old. Each year between 2500, and 3000 US citizens will be diagnosed with mesothelioma. The Mesothelioma Compensation Center says, "Based on our experience frequently mesothelioma is initially misdiagnosed as pneumonia.
The Mesothelioma Compensation Center says, "If you call us at 866-714-6466, we will see to it that you have instant access to the nation's most skilled mesothelioma attorneys, because we really do want to make certain you, or your families, receive the best possible mesothelioma compensation settlement for this rare form of cancer. No other group in the US offers this service. Don't get shortchanged." http://MesotheliomaCompensationCenter.Com
For more information about mesothelioma please refer to the National Institutes of Health's web site related to this rare form of cancer: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/mesothelioma.html
Media Contact:
M. Thomas Martin
866-714-6466