Railroad Settlement for Lymphoma and Mesothelioma
Cancer devastates entire families. Our lawyers may be able to assist you if someone you love has been diagnosed with cancer due to your railroad work. Railroad workers can sue their employers for compensation under the Federal Employers Liability Act.
A railroad worker may develop mesothelioma, lung cancer or other illnesses as a result of exposure to diesel exhaust. They may also develop non-Hodgkin's lymphoma or leukemia due to the chemicals used in maintaining railroad right-of-way spaces.
Mesothelioma
The most prevalent mesothelioma form affects the tissue that lines and covers the lung. Mesothelioma can also occur in the heart's tissues (peritoneal mesothelioma of the pleural) as well as the lining of the testicles.
The symptoms of malignant mesothelioma are different according to the location. Some signs include shortness of breathing, chest pain under the rib cage and abdominal swelling. Other symptoms include weight gain, fatigue and fever.
A doctor can detect mesothelioma via running tests such as CT scans and MRIs. They can also request biopsy, which involves removing tiny amounts of the tumor or the fluid to check for cancerous cells.
If mesothelioma is a diagnosis that is confirmed, your doctor will devise a treatment plan that is tailored to your specific requirements. They may recommend chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or surgery.
Asbestos exposure is the primary cause of mesothelioma. Asbestos fibres can get stuck in tissues that line vital organs and protect them when swallowed or inhaled. The fibres can irritate tissues and cause DNA damage. This could cause abnormal cells to develop into mesothelioma cancers. Those who work or lived with someone who worked with asbestos are at risk of developing this disease. It takes a while before symptoms begin to manifest. A lot of people don't experience any signs or symptoms until the disease has reached an advanced stage.
Lung Cancer
A railroad worker could develop lung cancer due to exposure to diesel exhaust, or the chemicals used to maintain right-of-way areas. union pacific settlements linked the use of the weedkiller glyphosate to non-Hodgkin lymphoma in maintenance workers.
Lung cancer is the most widespread type of cancer in the United States. About 85% of cases are non-small-cell lung cancer that includes adenocarcinomas as well as squamous cell cancers. The remaining 15% of cases are small-cell lung carcinomas (SCLC).
The treatment of lung cancer is dependent on the stage at which it is diagnosed. If the cancer is found early and has not spread beyond the lungs, then treatments like surgery, radiation therapy or chemotherapy can be successful. Unfortunately, most patients diagnosed with lung cancer suffer from advanced disease at the time of their diagnosis.
Other signs of lung carcinoma include an ongoing cough, difficulty breathing fatigue, fatigue, and weight loss. A few people suffering from lung cancer experience metastasis. This is when cancer has spread to another part of the body such as the brain or adrenal glands.
In addition to suffering and emotional distress economic damages can also be a source of loss of enjoyment of life. A Chicago FELA attorney can help an injured railroad worker to gather evidence that their work is related to the development of cancer, or another chronic disease.
Multiple Myeloma
If you're diagnosed with multiple myeloma, the treatment plan you choose will include chemotherapy drugs like lenalidomide and pomalidomide. Your doctor might also suggest a stem cell transplant, which is usually the most effective option for patients who suffer from multiple myeloma. The transplant replaces abnormal plasma cells that produce myeloma protein, with healthy ones.
In certain instances doctors can detect multiple myeloma with blood tests. These tests can detect the M proteins that are produced by myeloma-related cells and provide clues about how advanced the disease is. Other blood tests can check kidney function, bone health and calcium levels. Imaging tests like X-rays MRI and CT scans may reveal bone issues that are associated with multiple myeloma.
Multiple myeloma can be treated by a variety of specialists, including your haematologist. This can include a general physician (GP) dietetician, dietitian and radiation oncologist. Palliative treatments can help ease pain and other symptoms.
While current treatments can control multiple myeloma, they cannot cure it. You can take part in clinical trials to test new treatments or improve ones that are already in place. Talk to your doctor about your treatment options, and whether you are eligible to participate in a trial. There is no known alternative medicine that can treat multiple myeloma. However, natural therapies can ease some of the negative effects of therapy.
Leukemia
Leukemia is a blood-forming cell called hematopoietic stem cells. These cells are responsible for generating white blood cells that fight off infections red blood cells which carry oxygen throughout the body and platelets which help clot blood after an injury. When union pacific settlements multiply within the bone marrow, it causes them to crowd out healthy hematopoietic stem cell cells and hinder them from producing normal numbers of healthy red blood cells white blood cells and platelets.
Leukemia can be classified into different types based on whether the disease is chronic or acute. Some leukemias start in immature blood cells that would typically turn into monocytes, granulocytes, or granulocytes These are referred to as myeloid leukemias. union pacific settlements in lymphocytes in the form of immature cells which will then grow into T-cells or B cells. These are immune system cells that fight infections directly. Acute leukemias progress rapidly and require immediate treatment.
Leukemias with chronic disease tend to be slower moving and usually end up in remission, even without treatment. They are also referred to as chronic lymphocytic or myelogenous (CML). The most well-known type of CLL is known as chromosomes-positive chronic lymphocytic lukemia, which is a problem for people over the age of 55. Hairy cell leukemia is another rare type of CLL. Its name comes from the appearance it reveals under a microscope.
A railroad worker who develops cancer because of exposure to chemicals while on the job could be entitled to workers compensation under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA). A lawyer can prove that the railroad was negligent in handling dangerous chemicals to ensure injured railroad workers receive fair compensation.