Although it is true that most patients with malignant mesothelioma, lung cancer or other asbestos-related diseases likely had prolonged exposure to asbestos over a long period of time, it is also possible for one to develop one of these diseases from a brief exposure to asbestos.

The odds of developing lung cancer from smoking also increases significantly from exposure to asbestos. Although most people with lung cancer are told that their lung cancer was caused from smoking, if you or someone you know has lung cancer and also worked in an environment that gave you exposure to asbestos, it is highly recommended that you contact an attorney that specializes in handling mesothelioma and lung cancer cases caused by exposure to asbestos. The justice system has been very generous in its rewards to people who suffer diseases caused by asbestos exposure.

To learn more about mesothelioma cancer I recommend you visit http://www.mesothelioma-cancer-online.com when searching for web resources covering mesothelioma cancer. Mesothelioma-Cancer-Online.com is an excellent resource center that offers recommendations and directory listings for numerous websites related to mesothelioma cancer, along with articles and books about mesothelioma cancer.

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Here are a list of symptoms you may experience:

•Abdominal discomfort •Diarrhea •Dry mouth •Rapid heartbeat or palpitations •Tightness or pain in chest •Shortness of breath •Dizziness •Frequent urination •Difficulty swallowing/lump in throat •Nausea •Hot flushes or Chills •Headaches •Muscles tension/aches •Fatigue •Visual Disturbances Psychological symptoms: •Insomnia •Irritability or anger •Inability to concentrate / mind going blank •Fear of madness Depersonalization •Easily frightened •Fear of dying •Feeling on edge •Lose of sex drive It is important if you experience any of these symptoms that you visit your doctor for a correct diagnosis as some underlying illnesses can mask anxiety symptoms.

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