Mesothelioma and Asbestos Exposure

Mesothelioma develops about 10 to 50 years after the inhaling or swallowing of microscopic asbestos fibers. These fibers accumulate in the body and become embedded in the lining of the internal organs in the upper chest cavity. Embedded asbestos fibers can cause harmful scarring of the lungs, inflammation and DNA damage that leads to mesothelioma.

The treatment of mesothelioma combines radiation therapy with chemotherapy and surgery. The costs of a radiation therapy treatment may depend on the type of equipment used in the therapy. More advanced equipment usually implies higher costs. The U.S. National Cancer Institute estimates that the cost of radiation therapy is close to the limits of $10,000  and that most insurance plans are able to cover these costs. Visit www.elglaw.com  for more information.