Mesothelioma is a very aggressive cancer. It is caused by asbestos exposure. The majority of mesothelioma patients live less than 18 months after diagnosis, but survival rates continue to improve as detection and treatment methods improve. One reason that the prognosis is so poor is that the disease is typically not detected until it is very advanced, decades after exposure to asbestos. If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, the San Francisco asbestos attorneys of Brayton Purcell, LLP, can help you recover the compensation you deserve.
Types of Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma develops in the protective membranes which surround your internal organs. It is categorized by the area of the body which is affected. There are four types:
- Pleural – in the membrane which surrounds the lungs
- Peritoneal – in the lining of the abdomen
- Pericardia – in the protective sac around the heart
- Gonadal – in the membranes surrounding the testicles
Pleural mesothelioma is the most common type, and is often confused with lung cancer because it affects the lungs.
If you or someone you love has developed mesothelioma, in San Francisco, please call the San Francisco asbestos accident attorneys of Brayton Purcell, LLP, at (800) 598-0314 or contact us online today. We are here to help you and your family.
