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Mesothelioma - Asbestosis - Lung Cancer - Pleural Thickening - Pleural Plaques
Lung Cancer Claim
Have you or anyone you know been diagnosed with lung cancer?
In the event you decide to make a claim for compensation, your case will be dealt with sympathetically by our specialist solicitors.
Why Choose Us?
- Free home visits available from a solicitor should your case be accepted
- There is no cost for the service our solicitors provide
- We have specialist solicitors throughout the country that have up to 25 years experience in dealing with these cases
- An understanding and sympathetic approach is taken by our solicitors
About Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is a disease of uncontrolled cell growth in tissues of the lung. This growth may lead to metastasis, which is the invasion of adjacent tissue and infiltration beyond the lungs. The vast majority of primary lung cancers are carcinomas of the lung, derived from body tissue. Lung cancer, the most common cause of cancer-related death in men and the second most common in women (after breast cancer), is responsible for 1.3 million deaths worldwide annually. The most common symptoms are shortness of breath, coughing (including coughing up blood), and weight loss.
The main types of lung cancer are small cell lung carcinoma and non-small cell lung carcinoma. This distinction is important, because the treatment varies; non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) is sometimes treated with surgery, while small cell lung carcinoma (SCLC) usually responds better to chemotherapy and radiation. The most common cause of lung cancer is long-term exposure to tobacco smoke. The occurrence of lung cancer in non-smokers, who account for as many as 15% of cases, is often attributed to a combination of genetic factors, radon gas, asbestos, and air pollution, including secondhand smoke.
Lung cancer may be seen on a chest radiograph and computed tomography (CT scan). The diagnosis is confirmed with a biopsy. This is usually performed via bronchoscopy or CT-guided biopsy. Treatment and prognosis depend upon the histological type of cancer, the stage (degree of spread), and the patient's performance status. Possible treatments include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. With treatment, the five-year survival rate is 14%.
Asbestos was used for many purposes as it has useful qualities. It is flame resistant, a good insulator and acid resistant but people who worked with it are at risk. If you worked in the following industries you may have been exposed to asbestos:
- Plumbers
- Power station workers
- Ship yard workers
- Thermal insulation engineers
- Asbestos manufacturing workers
- Building workers
- Carpenters
- Demolition Workers
- Electricians
- Gas fitters
- Heating and Ventilation Engineers
- Joiners
- Laggers
- Painters and decorators
- People who have lived and played near asbestos factories when they were children
- People who have washed workers overalls
- People working in places where other workers are handling asbestos
It's most common uses were paste for lagging pipe work and boards to create fire walls.
Guideline Awards
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Mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis are the most serious and will therefore be at the top end of the compensation level. Mesothelioma is usually of shorter duration than lung cancer or asbestosis and is often fatal within a short space of time. Lung cancer and asbestosis are likely to have a fatal outcome but the symptoms often continue for several years. |
Up to £81,500 |
