Medical Expenses and Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is an aggressive form of cancer and is invasive in nature. Treatment options for this form of cancer are quite complicated and expensive. There is no treatment which can cure the cancer completely. Treatment usually includes surgery to remove the tumor, chemotherapy and radiation. The type of treatment to be used is dependent on the size of the tumor and how much it has spread to other organs as well as the age of the patient.
Medical Costs for Mesothelioma Treatment
The medical expenses associated with mesothelioma are quite high. Moreover, when the patient starts showing symptoms and the diagnosis is made, he or she is quite old and retired. This is because the latency period for the disease is quite long. The medical costs are quite high due to various reasons and it is important to understand the expenses involved in the treatment as it can help in filing appropriate claim against your employer who was responsible for your asbestos exposure.
The medical cost of Mesothelioma cancer is very expensive for reasons like:
- The cost of long-term care
- Aggressive therapies
- Clinical Trials
Factors Affecting Mesothelioma Treatment Costs
There are many major factors which affect mesothelioma treatment costs like age of the patient, side effects and the effects of the treatment on the general health along with the survival rate. It is also dependent on the stage of cancer and its severity.
The treatment options for the disease include surgery, radiology and chemotherapy. While radiation burns the tumors and arrests it further growth and spreading to other parts of the body, surgery completely removes the organ which is affected. Moreover,chemotherapy kills the tumor cells by medicines being given intravenously into the affected areas. These treatment options are very expensive.
Apart from treatment costs, the medical expenses also include fees for the doctor, hospitalization and medications. Moreover, the patient would not be able to work and support his family members. This results in further financial crunch. However, if the patient was exposed to asbestos at workplace, then he can claim for compensation for all the medical expenses incurred.
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