Mesothelioma is a cancer associated with exposure to asbestos

Mesothelioma is a cancer associated with exposure to asbestos. Once a realatively obscure disease that meant little to the general public, mesothelioma is now known to be among the most aggressive and difficult to treat tumors oncologists yet have encountered.

The disease most often affects men between the ages of 50 and 70

Statistics show that, because of their work history, the disease most often affects men between the ages of 50 and 70 who were employed in an asbestos-laden environment before asbesto regulations were imposed in the late 1970s. Though women still have a much lower frequency of the disease, cases of second-hand exposure to asbestos has prompted more diagnoses among women, especially those whose male family members worked with asbestos.

Diagnosing mesothelioma

Diagnosing mesothelioma in its early stages can be a challenge even for the most experienced oncologists. Also referred to as asbestos cancer, this rare and aggressive disease is directly related to asbestos exposure. Mesothelioma affects the tissue that surrounds the lungs, heart and abdominal cavity.

Medical professionals and research scientists

Medical professionals and research scientists, however, are constantly exploring new ways to combat the disease. For example, doctors know that some combinations of chemotherapy drugs work better than others and tests developed to ascertain earlier diagnosis of the disease or to monitor those most at risk have arrived on the scene.

Medical professionals and research scientists

Medical professionals and research scientists, however, are constantly exploring new ways to combat the disease. For example, doctors know that some combinations of chemotherapy drugs work better than others and tests developed to ascertain earlier diagnosis of the disease or to monitor those most at risk have arrived on the scene.

The reason someone develops mesothelioma

The reason someone develops mesothelioma is usually the lack of proper protection offered to those who worked with asbestos. Though the dangerous properties of asbestos and asbestos products have been evident for decades, many employers neglected to protect their workers from inhaling asbestos while on the job.

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Baron & Budd, P.C. Salutes U.S. Veterans Who Have Suffered From Mesothelioma

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Mesothelioma Law Firm Has History Of Representing Veterans


DALLAS (November 11, 2011) – On Veteran’s Day 2011, the mesothelioma lawyers at Baron and Budd are pausing to honor the many men and women who have served our country in the armed forces. Sadly, many of these brave men and women later developed mesothelioma from exposure to asbestos while serving, most notably aboard Navy ships.


Mesothelioma is a rare cancer caused by asbestos that affects the lining of the lung. Though there are only approximately 3,000 cases of mesothelioma cancer diagnosed each year in the United States, a surprising percentage of these cases occur in veterans because asbestos was so widely used in the military, primarily on Naval ships.


"Many of our veterans were unknowingly exposed to asbestos-containing products while serving, even though the asbestos companies knew that their products could cause cancer," said Allen Vaught, mesothelioma lawyer at Baron and Budd and Iraq War veteran. "As a mesothelioma law firm, we are proud to have a history of defending America’s veterans and continue to assist veterans with mesothelioma lawsuits today. We are asking everyone to take a moment to remember our veterans who died on and off the battlefield."


Baron and Budd has been honored to represent many veterans who have suffered from mesothelioma. Most notably, the firm represented Admiral Elmo Zumwalt, a highly decorated veteran who served as the Chief of Naval Operations during the Veteran War, in a mesothelioma lawsuit against the asbestos companies responsible for his exposure. 


About Baron & Budd, P.C.


The national mesothelioma law firm of Baron & Budd, P.C. has a more than 30-year history of "Protecting What’s Right" for asbestos sufferers and their families. As one of the first law firms to successfully litigate an asbestos lawsuit, Baron & Budd continues to actively represent veterans, industry workers and others who are suffering as a result of exposure to asbestos. Baron & Budd achieved the largest mesothelioma verdict ever in the state of Texas, a $55 million verdict for an asbestos sufferer and his family in El Paso, Texas. Contact Baron and Budd at 1.866.855.1229 for additional information on mesothelioma treatments, mesothelioma cancer doctors and treatment centers, mesothelioma attorneys and veterans’ issues.


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