Mesothelioma and Asbestos

Asbestos, named by the ancient Greeks, was found to damage the lungs of slaves. Some archaeologists believe that ancients made shrouds to wrap bodies in before being placed on funeral pyres. The asbestos also helped preserve the ashes. They also made wicks of asbestos for tombs and lamps. Asbestos became popular with manufacturers and builders in the late 19th century. It was used in some products for it's heat resistant qualities.

In June 1997, Paul Kraus heard the dreaded word mesothelioma, a form of cancer associated with work involving asbestos. Cancer in any form is very scary word and is usually a death sentence. Paul was given only a few months to live but Paul decided to fight back. He did extensive and knew he did not want chemotherapy, surgery or radiation, Paul learned about alternative treatments and worked with his doctors to come up with a regimen to heal him. Twelve years later, he's still surviving. Wanting to pass his knowledge to others, Paul wrote "Surviving Mesothelioma and Other Cancers: A Patient's Guide". His book is currently the best selling mesothelioma book in the world. To help others rally against their mesothelioma cancer diagnosis, a free copy of Paul Kraus's book is available. Paul encourages people not to ignore medical advice and treatment but to look at all options. Surviving mesothelioma IS POSSIBLE!

"What Do I Do Now?"

What do you do or where do you turn when you're given the diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma? Paul Kraus heard those words in June 1997. Given only a few months to live, he and his family researched different cancer therapies and learned about chemotherapy, surgery and radiation among other things. Twelve years later and with a good quality of life, Mr. Kraus wrote his book: Surviving Mesothelioma and Other Cancers: A Patient's Guide.

If you've been diagnosed with mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer associated with exposure to asbestos (found in thousands of different products), you may want to consider contacting an experienced mesothelioma attorney. You might have legal recourse but you need to be sure that the "statute of limitations" (the limited time allowed under law to file a case) has not run out even if you're not sure where or how you came into contact with asbestos. Undoubtedly, you've had a major life-style change along with the diagnosis.

Select a mesothelioma lawyer who is not only compassionate but experienced in dealing with the type of lawsuit you want to pursue. Check their success rate in the mesothelioma arena, find out what their fees are, what services are covered in the fee and what can you realistically expect to have happen within the next 3, 6, 9 and 12 months or more in the legal battle you will be waging.

The Dreaded "C" Word

In June 1997, Paul Kraus heard the dreaded word mesothelioma. Cancer in any form is always a very scary word and is usually a death sentence. Paul was given only a few months to live. After the initial shock wore off, Paul and his family decided to "fight the good fight". After doing extensive research on mesothelioma cancer, knowing he did not want chemotherapy, surgery or radiation, he learning about alternative treatments. Paul and his doctors worked to create his own regimen to heal him.

Twelve years later, he has regained an excellent quality of life. Wanting to pass on his knowledge to others, Paul wrote "Surviving Mesothelioma and Other Cancers: A Patient's Guide". His book is currently the best selling mesothelioma book in the world. To help others rally against their mesothelioma asbestos diagnosis, a free copy of Paul Kraus's book is available to patients who have been newly diagnosed with mesothelioma.

A mesothelioma prognosis can be positive when a person is open to all forms of treatment and therapy and is willing to investigate and commit to one that will give positive results.