Mesothelioma Staging: Provided by a California Mesothelioma Attorney

Mesothelioma staging is the process by which a medical professional attempts to ascertain the advancement of mesothelioma cancer. From this, he or she can establish your unique treatment plan. No matter how far mesothelioma cancer has advanced, a California mesothelioma attorney at our firm can provide you with the legal assistance you need to file a lawsuit.

Progression of Mesothelioma Cancer

Malignant mesothelioma cancer, which progresses through four stages, may be localized or advanced. Mesothelioma is caused by exposure to asbestos, but because of the cancer's latent period between exposure and diagnosis - sometimes close to 50 years - mesothelioma is often in its advanced stages by the time it is diagnosed. If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer, contact our California -based law firm for a mesothelioma attorney experienced in this area of litigation.

Localized Malignant Mesothelioma

Stage I

Mesothelioma is localized to one area but spreads to other areas of the body. Depending on the form of mesothelioma, the cancerous tumor will appear in the lungs (pleural), abdomen (peritoneal) or heart cavity (pericardial).

Advanced Malignant Mesothelioma

Stage II

The mesothelioma cancer has metastasized, forming secondary tumors nearby.

Stage III

Mesothelioma cancer has spread even further, possibly to the chest, heart and diaphragm.

Stage IV

Distant metastasis: The mesothelioma cancer has spread to areas of the body far from its pleural, peritoneal or pericardial origin, possibly to the chest, heart, diaphragm, lymph nodes, abdomen, brain, liver and into the bone. If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer, contact a California mesothelioma attorney at Clapper & Patti today. We have offered legal guidance to mesothelioma clients in various stages of the disease.

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If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer, a California mesothelioma attorney may be able to help you seek compensation. Contact the law firm of Clapper & Patti to learn more about your legal rights today.