Asbestos & Mesothelioma Law Blog
Asbestos was used across all the branches of the U.S. military in building materials, machine parts, insulation, and more. This mineral was popular in the military because of its desirable qualities. Asbestos has heat, chemical, and fire-resistant qualities. This mineral has good insulating properties and is durable. However, when asbestos fibers are inhaled, these particles can cause internal damage. Asbestos exposure can result in the development of several asbestos-related illnesses, such as mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis. Research suggests that mesothelioma is the most common result of asbestos exposure in the military. Mesothelioma is an aggressive form of cancer that mainly affects the tissue layer lining the lungs. Mesothelioma has a long latency period. It can take 20 to 60 years or more for mesothelioma to develop. This means that up to 60 years or more after asbestos exposure, veterans can still develop mesothelioma.
People with veterans in their life with mesothelioma often wonder how they can support them. There are several ways to support a veteran who has been diagnosed with mesothelioma. The following are some of the ways to support a veteran with mesothelioma;
- Researching Treatment Options
Mesothelioma does not have a cure. However, there are several treatment options. The first way to support a veteran with mesothelioma is by researching available treatment options and helping the veteran connect with mesothelioma specialists
- Providing Emotional Support
A mesothelioma diagnosis can cause veterans to suffer emotional distress. Veterans diagnosed with mesothelioma can experience a wide range of emotional challenges. A mesothelioma diagnosis can result in a veteran feeling, among other things, anxious, scared, isolated, or lonely. One of the ways to support a veteran with a mesothelioma diagnosis is by providing emotional support. Providing emotional support to a veteran with mesothelioma can help them cope better and improve their psychological state. Ways of giving emotional support include offering a listening ear, being empathetic, and being present.
- Helping With Tasks
A mesothelioma diagnosis can make it challenging for a veteran to take care of certain daily tasks. Helping with daily tasks is another way to help veterans with mesothelioma. Helping with tasks can help ease the burden on veterans. Veterans with mesothelioma might need help with tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and grocery shopping. They may also need help getting to medical appointments.
- Helping Address Legal Matters
Mesothelioma patients, including veterans, have legal options. Veterans with mesothelioma can pursue several legal options that can provide justice and much-needed financial compensation. Helping a veteran with mesothelioma address legal matters is another way of offering support. For example, connecting an ill veteran with an attorney specializing in mesothelioma cases can be helpful.
Many veterans with mesothelioma are eligible to recover benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). A person who understands the VA system can help a veteran with mesothelioma by assisting them to understand and navigate this system.
- Connecting the Veteran With a Support Group
A veteran with mesothelioma can benefit a lot from connecting with other people who share similar experiences. Support groups offer this opportunity. Individuals can help veterans with mesothelioma by connecting them with mesothelioma support groups.
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