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Mesothelioma Facts
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- Quick look at mesothelioma information
At the Simmons firm, we want to equip current and potential clients with helpful facts and information about mesothelioma, asbestos, and your legal options. Here is some quick, condensed information about the disease. For more in-depth information, please visit our overview of mesothelioma and asbestos.
Quick Information and Facts About Mesothelioma
- Nearly all cases of mesothelioma can be linked to asbestos.
- Mesothelioma often has a long latency period. In fact, it can be up to 30 or even 40 years before symptoms appear.
- Mesothelioma symptoms can include: coughing, shortness of breath and difficulty breathing, pain in the chest and/or abdominal region, loss of appetite and loss of weight, fluid accumulation in chest or abdominal region.
- Pleural mesothelioma affects the lungs.
- Peritoneal mesothelioma affects the abdomen.
- Pericardial mesothelioma affects the heart.
If you believe you may have mesothelioma, please contact us for a free case evaluation.
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