What Is Asbestos Colon Cancer?
Colon cancer is a leading cause of cancer deaths around the world. Colorectal cancers can occur due to family history and genetics, but they can also develop from exposure to environmental conditions and industrial carcinogens. One such carcinogen is asbestos or highly toxic silica minerals.
Asbestos colon cancer occurs when microscopic particles of asbestos are ingested through the esophagus, traveling through the gastrointestinal tract and eventually settling in the walls of the intestines. At the time of exposure, the affected person will not notice anything different. It takes time, sometimes decades, for these lodged particles to cause chronic inflammation and eventually cellular mutations that result in colon cancer. By the time the individual receives the diagnosis, it may have been decades from the time he or she initially came into contact with the material.
Asbestos colon cancer involves an out-of-control tumor growth in the cells that line the colon or rectum. It typically takes CT scans, blood tests and a colonoscopy to diagnose colorectal cancers. Diagnosing asbestos-related cancers can take more time, as symptoms arise decades after initial exposure. Luckily, asbestos colon cancer is not necessarily terminal. Unlike other asbestos cancers, such as mesothelioma, there are treatments that have successfully cured asbestos colorectal cancer.
Suing For Your Asbestos-Related Cancer In New York City
Asbestos colon cancer can result in thousands of dollars in medical costs, surgeries, extensive treatments, and a great deal of physical and emotional suffering. If cancer results in the death of a loved one, surviving family members have a number of economic and noneconomic losses. At Meirowitz & Wasserberg, we believe someone should take accountability for asbestos-related harms. There is likely an entity legally responsible for the asbestos exposure event that ultimately resulted in your colorectal cancer. It is our job to determine this party, take legal action and fight for just compensation.
Don’t go at it alone when taking on a large corporation for you or a loved one’s asbestos exposure. The right legal representation can make the process much easier and more rewarding for you and your family. There are many requirements for filing this type of claim in New York City, including strict filing deadlines. Leave the paperwork up to us, to avoid making a mistake that bars you from recovery. A brighter financial future after an asbestos colon cancer diagnosis could be just a phone call away. Call 800-726-6326 or make an online request for a free consultation in New York City today.
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Daniel Wasserberg
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Daniel Wasserberg, a founding partner of Meirowitz & Wasserberg, is a Best Lawyers-recognized and Super Lawyers-rated mesothelioma attorney with over 20 years of experience. Named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer and Top 10 Asbestos-Mesothelioma Lawyer, he leads the firm's national asbestos practice.
