People diagnosed with mesothelioma usually have many questions about the disease, its cause, and where exposure occurs. Here, we answer several of those common questions.

1. - Presented By -
Frequently Asked Questions About
Mesothelioma

2. Individuals newly diagnosed
with mesothelioma usually have
MANY QUESTIONS
about the disease, its cause,
treatment options, and more.

3. Here, we will
ANSWER
many of these
common questions.

4. What causes
mesothelioma?
A:
There is one known
cause of
mesothelioma:
Exposure to asbestos.
Q:

5. Mesothelioma’s
latency period – that it,
the time between asbestos
exposure and a mesothelioma
diagnosis – is typically
between 20 and 50 years.
What causes
mesothelioma?
Q:
How long does
it take to
develop
mesothelioma?
Q:
A:

6. Asbestos exposure
commonly occurred
(and still occurs) in many
industries, including pipefitting,
mining, construction, insulation,
plumbing, ship building, auto
mechanics, firefighting,
railroad, and more.
What causes
mesothelioma?
Q:
In what types
of jobs and
industries is
asbestos
exposure
common?
Q:
A:

7. What treatment
options are
available
for those
diagnosed with
mesothelioma?
Q:
A:
Treatment varies from
patient to patient, but
may include radiation,
chemotherapy, surgery, and
immunotherapy. Additionally,
patients may be able to
participate in clinical trials.
A:

8. It is important to
discuss your
SPECIFIC TREATMENT
OPTIONS with your doctor.

9. Individuals who
have developed
mesothelioma due to
asbestos exposure
at work may be eligible
for compensation.
What causes
mesothelioma?
Q:
How can
an attorney
help?
Q:
A:

10. An attorney from
Richardson, Patrick,
Westbrook & Brickman
can walk you through
the entire process,
answer your questions,
and help you determine
your options.

11. Free attorney consultation:
Call Richardson, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman, LLC, at
843-410-3956.
Sources: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/malignant-mesothelioma/causes-risks-prevention/risk-factors.html
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