Asbestos exposure is the primary cause of mesothelioma. Symptoms of mesothelioma will not appear until decades after the exposure. If a patient seeks mesothelioma diagnosis at the first sign of early symptoms, a relatively early diagnosis may be reached.
Early symptoms are not always experienced. If you do have early symptoms, they may include:
- Fatigue
- Coughing
- Shortness of breath
These symptoms will not arise until years after an initial exposure, once cancer has actually developed. More serious symptoms could take anywhere from 20 to 50 years to develop. Many people do not seek care for early symptoms because they are so mild. If you experience these symptoms, you should seek a medical evaluation and inform your doctor of your asbestos exposure.
One of the most important things you can do is inform your doctor you have been exposed to asbestos in the past. Knowing this information will help your doctor or oncologist make a diagnosis.
If you have recently been exposed to asbestos and are concerned you are at risk for mesothelioma, you should visit a doctor right away.
For a free consultation after a mesothelioma diagnosis following asbestos exposure, please contact the Law Office of Brown | Kiely, LLP, serving Baltimore, Maryland, Washington DC, and across the nation.
