Workplace Asbestos Exposure

More than 1.3 million U. S. construction workers are exposed to asbestos each year. It is estimated that there will be about 250,000 cases of malignant Mesothelioma before 2020.

Asbestos Exposure

Over 27 million people in the U. S. are at risk of developing malignant Mesothelioma from asbestos exposure. Asbestos manufactures knew of the long term dangers of asbestos exposure but chose to ignore or downplay the role asbestos played in many reported illnesses.

Diagnosed With Mesothelioma

More than 10,000 Americans in the U. S. will be diagnosed with Mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases each year. Malignant Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that affects the lining of the lungs, abdomen, heart and major organs of the body.

Mesothelioma & Asbestos

The number of people diagnosed with asbestos caused diseases in the U.S. continues to increase. Experts believe 60,000 mesothelioma deaths will occur between 2010 and 2030. The 3 main treatments for Mesothelioma are: surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.

Asbestos Dust

Malignant Mesothelioma is caused by exposure to asbestos through ingestion or inhaling of microscopic asbestos fibers as small .3 microns. Mesothelioma symptoms may not appear for 10-40 years after first exposure.

Our Experience

The Law Offices of Jerry Neil Paul has produced some of the most notable verdicts and highest settlements in the United States. Over 500 of our clients have each obtained in excess of 1 million dollars. Over 250 have recovered multi-million dollar recoveries.

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Asbestos-Related Colon Cancer

Asbestos-related colon cancer like Peritoneal Mesothelioma is located in the abdominal region. A history of asbestos exposure has been documented to be a common denominator in patients diagnosed with colon cancer.

An early diagnosis is the key to long term survival. Less than 40% of colon cancers are diagnosed early. Screening for Asbestos-related colon cancer should be a priority for anyone exposed to asbestos fibers and for everyone over the age 50.

Asbestos-Related Colon Cancer Symptoms

  • blood in stool
  • change of bowel regularity
  • narrow stools
  • unexplained stomach pain
  • unexplained loss of weight

Asbestos Colon Cancer Screenings

Each Year

Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) - Non-invasive test using chemical staining to find blood stool. Clinical trials  showed a 33% reduction in colorectal cancer deaths for those offered a FOBT test..

Every 5 Years

  • CT colonography (virtual colonoscopy)
  • Double-contrast barium enema - uses air to expand the colon for clearer imaging.
  • Flexible sigmoidoscopy

Every 10 Years

  • Colonoscopy (examination of entire colon)
  • Fecal DNA test

Other Testing for Asbestos-Related Colon Cancer

  • Barium enema
  • DNA stool test
  • Flexible sigmoidoscopy
  • Sample of blood stool
  • X-rays taken of colon
  • Virtual colonoscopy (CT colonography)

An early diagnosis of colon cancer is very important to long-term survival and less than 40% of colon cancers are diagnosed early.

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If you or a family member has been diagnosed with Colon Cancer or an Asbestos-related disease due to asbestos exposure the attorneys at Law Offices of Jerry Neil Paul can help.

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