 
Diagnosis of mesothelioma can often be 20 years after the dangerous asbestos inhalation period has passed. It can even be 50 years later. Many workers in the past who were involved in such trades as roofing, plumbing and building and construction were often wrongly diagnosed with lung cancer associated with smoking. The link between asbestos and mesothelioma is relatively new and this is why any kind of symptoms should be investigated especially if you were working in such environments in the past. Diagnosis early on gives the best chance of effective treatment and so NEVER put off visiting the doctor if your cough or wheezing is persistent or troublesome. When men are telling me they do not want to bother their doctor with what maybe nothing I say to them "Doctors see so much they are well used to noticing abnormalities and you should not feel at all uneasy about getting the all clear if it is just a persistent cough. It is vitally important to get diagnosed early if you are to stand a chance of living a normal life. Sadly many men and women died or were damaged before we knew the full effect of asbestos inhalation damage and that is why we now see families of dead workmen and women seeking compensation through the courts. |
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