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The Mesothelioma Victims Center Explains Mesothelioma and Why Proper Diagnosis Is Essential to Receiving Possible Compensation

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "Every month we get at least a dozen calls from family members wondering if their deceased loved one could have had mesothelioma, and if there could be compensation without an actual diagnosis—the answer is no. If a medical doctor suggests mesothelioma is a possibility for a loved one, please call 866-714-6466 immediately for instructions on what to do to protect possible compensation that includes having a proper diagnosis performed." http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.com

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The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "Every week we get calls from the family members of a diseased individual who was suspected of having mesothelioma, or because of heavy workplace to asbestos mesothelioma was considered to be the cause of death. It is urgent for us to get the message out to individuals whose medical doctor has said mesothelioma is a possibility, that without a biopsy and pathology report that confirms mesothelioma the chances of compensation for this rare form of cancer is remote at best."

What is malignant mesothelioma?

The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "According to the National Institute for Health malignant mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer in which malignant cells are found in the lining of the chest or abdomen. Exposure to airborne asbestos particles increases one's risk of developing malignant mesothelioma."

For attribution please refer to the NIH's website related to malignant mesothelioma. http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/malignantmesothelioma

If a medical doctor has suggested you, or a loved one might have mesothelioma please call us immediately at 866-714-6466, so we can carefully explain what steps must be taken to confirm to the diagnosis. Again, without a diagnosis of mesothelioma the chances for compensation are slim to none as we would like to explain. http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.com

Information About Mesothelioma For Diagnosed Victims And Their Families From The Mesothelioma Victims Center:

According to the US Center for Disease Control the average age for a diagnosed victim of mesothelioma is 72 years old. Frequently victims of mesothelioma are initially misdiagnosed with pneumonia. This year between 2500 and 3000 US citizens will be diagnosed with mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is attributable to exposure to asbestos.

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 Victims Center receives a diagnosed victim of mesothelioma could live in any state including New York, Florida, California, Texas, Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, Missouri, North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, Idaho, or Alaska.

For an 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

High risk work groups for exposure to asbestos include US Navy Veterans, power plant workers, shipyard workers, oil refinery workers, manufacturing or industrial workers, plumbers, electricians, auto mechanics, machinists, or construction workers. Typically the exposure to asbestos occurred in the 1950's, 1960's, 1970's, or 1980's. http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.com

The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "Before you hire a mesothelioma attorney please call us at 866-714-6466, and compare the qualifications of who we consider to be the nation's most skilled mesothelioma attorneys to any other lawyer, or law firm. When it comes to obtaining the best mesothelioma settlement, the quality of the attorney matters, as we would like to explain." http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.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