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Sarcomatoid Mesothelioma Cancer
Catherine A. Murphy
Sarcomatoid mesothelioma is a type of cancer caused by asbestos exposure. It is very difficult to diagnose sarcomatoid mesothelioma and so far therapies and treatments have been ineffective. Like all forms of malignant mesothelioma cancer, sarcomatoid mesothelioma is aggressive and deadly.
Dangers of Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos is a material that was used mainly in the past for insulation in construction, engineering, and scientific industries. When disturbed, asbestos fibers become airborne and can cause various numbers of illnesses, sarcomatoid mesothelioma cancer just being one of them.
Diagnosing Mesothelioma – Signs and symptoms
Mesothelioma is very difficult to discover because it looks like many common conditions. And, each kind of mesothelioma can cause different signs and symptoms. However the most common signs and symptoms for mesothelioma will begin to show up decades later after the initial exposure to asbestos. They are:
- Shortness of breath
- Severe pain in the chest area
- Blood being present after coughing
- Constant dry cough
- Anemia
- Weight loss
- Excessive fatigue
- Difficulty swallowing
- Abdominal swelling
- Acute pain in the abdominal region
Appearance of Sarcomatoid Mesothelioma
Sarcomatoid mesothelioma cells when viewed under a microscope are irregular oval in shape. It is sometimes very difficult to diagnose because the cells look almost similar to another type of cancer called pulmonary sarcomatoid carcinoma.
Average Post-Diagnostic Survival Time
According to research, patients diagnosed with sarcomatoid mesothelioma have an average survival time of five to seven months after receiving diagnosis. This is a very aggressive cancer that is difficult to discover and rarely responds to treatment. But it is the least common type of mesothelioma cancer cell. Study also shows that sarcomatoid mesothelioma only accounts for 10 to 20 percent of all diagnosed cases in the US.
Victims Can File a Mesothelioma Claim
An experienced mesothelioma attorney can help victims obtain adequate compensation for their pain, emotional suffering, lost of employability and income, and medical expenses. If you or a loved one has sarcomatoid mesothelioma, please contact a qualified mesothelioma lawyer for legal consultation and evaluation of your case as soon as possible.