peritoneal mesothelioma and the survival associated with this cancer.
Reading it you would think that no one has ever survived peritoneal
mesothelioma beyond a year or so. This information is far from
comprehensive. To help balance some of the negative information that
is so prevalent on the Web, we present some case histories of
long-term peritoneal mesothelioma survival as published in the peer
reviewed medical literature. 9 Years +
In November 1979, a 73 year-old man had abdominal pain and distension
and was found to have an abdominal mass. A laparotomy was performed
that revealed peritoneal malignancy with ascites. A biopsy
demonstrated that the tumor was malignant peritoneal mesothelioma. No
special treatment was recommended other than draining of the ascites.
In spite of the continuing ascites and the gradually-enlarging
abdominal masses, the patient enjoys good health, and lives
independently at home. How many more years (in excess of 9) this
patient lived with peritoneal mesothelioma is not known.
See: Norman, P.E. and Whitaker, D., Nine-Year Survival in a Case of
Untreated Peritoneal Mesothelioma, Med J Aust 1989; 150: 43-44.
15 Years +
A woman was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma. She had surgery
("total excision"). Seven years later the peritoneal mesothelioma
recurred and she had another surgery ("reexcision"). She remains well
15 years after the initial diagnosis. The patient did not receive
chemotherapy.
See: Asensio, J.A., et al., Primary Malignant Peritoneal Mesothelioma:
A Report of Seven Cases and a Review of the Literature, Arch Surg; Nov
1990, 125, 1477-1480.
17 + Years
In 1962, a 31 year-old woman had abdominal pain for several months and
a mass was detected. She underwent exploratory laparotomy which found
tumor nodules spread throughout her abdomen. The diagnosis of
peritoneal mesothelioma was made. Complete surgical removal of the
tumor was not possible. She was treated with radioactive phosphorus,
radiation, and oral chemotherapy (cytoxan). She remained well for 17
years. In 1979 she had recurrent peritoneal mesothelioma. She was
treated with cytoxan again and continued to live as of the writing of
the published medical report.
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Mesothelioma Lawsuit
Posted by jamshed_206 Labels: Mesothelioma Lawyers Category
Mesothelioma is a cancer of the linings of the heart, chest and
abdominal cavity and is caused by exposure to asbestos, either first
hand from working in (usually industrial) sites which used asbestos or
second hand from coming into contact with the clothes of a family
member who worked on one of these sites. It is a dangerous cancer
because of its long latency period, 20 to 50 years, and because its
initial symptoms are similar to normal colds or pneumonia. It is an
expensive and hard-to-cure cancer, but a mesothelioma lawyer can help
you win the compensation owed to you by the business that put you in
contact with the deadly asbestos.
A mesothelioma lawyer can help you to get the compensation you deserve
so that you and your loved ones don't have to suffer the burden of the
expense of treatment on top of the burden of having the cancer. On
average, mesothelioma cases that go to trial result in the awarding of
$6 million. Isn't it worth it to take a chance and see how much you
can get? Also, most mesothelioma lawyers are on a contingency fee, so
they only receive payment if they win your case, so even if you do
lose, you won't have the obligation to pay for the legal proceedings.
Victims of mesothelioma caused by asbestos exposure should find legal
aid in order to get financial compensation. If your mesothelioma was
caused by asbestos exposure, you are entitled to take your case to
trial. Also, you can claim financial compensation from the asbestos
industry. You can claim social security disability or disability
insurance or worker's compensation since employers are responsible for
the safety of their employees.
Eligibility to take your case to trial will depend upon the statue of
limitations, your ability to identify your exposure to the asbestos,
and the company(ies) responsible. If you are the family member of
someone who died from asbestos related mesothelioma, you may be able
to file a wrongful death suit. With the statue of limitations, it is
important to file your suit as soon as possible after your diagnosis.
You should find a good lawyer trained in mesothelioma lawsuits soon to
help you recover financial compensation.
