Families can have a tough time coping with mesothelioma and other asbestos-related illnesses. Because these diseases are relatively rare, you may feel isolated. And your legal options can be complex and confusing.

We have produced this handbook to help answer your questions about the medical and legal aspects of mesothelioma and asbestos-related diseases. The medical and legal aspects of mesothelioma are connected because mesothelioma is an entirely preventable environmental illness caused only by exposure to asbestos.

Written in plain English, with easy-to-understand definitions of technical terms right in the text, this book is designed to serve two purposes: It’s a reference for you to turn to with your medical and legal questions, as well as a personal journal for you to track your treatments and other important information in one convenient place.

The book is divided into three sections:

1. Chapters 1 through 5 cover the medical side of mesothelioma and asbestos-related disease.
   • Chapter 1: Understanding What Mesothelioma Is
   • Chapter 2: What is Asbestos?
   • Chapter 3: Diagnosing Mesothelioma
   • Chapter 4: Treating Mesothelioma
   • Chapter 5: Living With Mesothelioma
2. Chapters 6 through 8 help you navigate and understand your legal options if you (or a loved one) suffer from the effects of asbestos exposure.
   • Chapter 6: Exploring Your Legal Rights and Options
   • Chapter 7: How the Claims Process Works
   • Chapter 8: Other Legal Considerations
3. Glossary and Appendices. In the back of the printed book, you’ll find a glossary, a list of doctors and treatment centers that specialize in mesothelioma and related diseases, and useful charts and checklists for keeping track of your symptoms, treatments, and important documents and records. These charts and checklists are available only in the printed copy of the book – not in the ebook, although the files will be made available to download from our website.
   • Glossary Of Terms
   • Reference Files

You don’t have to read this book cover-to-cover, or even in order. Each chapter is written so that you can turn directly to the information that’s most important to you.

Cross-references to other chapters are provided so you can easily find answers to your questions. And each chapter includes a page or two for you to make your own notes.

Mesothelioma is a relatively rare but serious illness, and it’s natural to feel overwhelmed when it strikes close to home. But you don’t have to face this life-changing diagnosis – or its consequences – alone. Use this book to get the information you need to make informed choices about your medical care and legal rights.

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