Mesothelioma is a terminal and debilitating illness which nearly always results from asbestos exposure. If you are suffering from mesothelioma as a result of someone else’s negligence, you might be entitled to claim compensation on a no win, no fee basis.
Here is some important information about the asbestos-related form of cancer, mesothelioma, and how to make a claim for compensation if you are suffering from this disease.
What is mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma (cancer of the mesothelium) is a terminal cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. Mesothelioma forms when malignant cancer cells develop along the mesothelium, or conserving lining, which covers internal organs in the human body.
The lungs and chest cavity are the most common sites for mesothelioma. Cancer cells which lead to mesothelioma can also (more rarely) develop around the heart or abdomen.
Symptoms of mesothelioma can include coughing, shortness of breath, chest pain, fatigue and weight loss.
Why is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral which is now illegal from use in the UK because of its toxicity. However, up until the primeval 1980s, and particularly in the 1970s, the mineral was widely used for industrial purposes due to its apparently valuable properties of heat insulation, electrical and chemical resistance, absorption and strength.
