Because of its extremely long latency period, mesothelioma is normally associated with older individuals. The average age of a mesothelioma patient at diagnosis is 65, according to mesothelioma.com. However, there are reported cases of mesothelioma in children.
Children can develop mesothelioma from direct asbestos exposure in the home. A home with older building materials puts children at risk of airborne asbestos fibers. The child can inhale the deadly fibers, which attach to the child’s lungs and cause mesothelioma. A child can also develop mesothelioma through secondary exposure from an adult who had first-hand exposure to asbestos. The child can inhale the fibers from the adult’s clothes or hair, exposing itself to mesothelioma risk.
Mesothelioma is rare in children, so there is no special course of treatment than there is for adults with the cancer. As with adults, chemotherapy and radiation are recommended, but the outlook is still dim for children with mesothelioma.
You can usually trace asbestos exposure to a negligent party who failed to provide adequate warnings or protection from the deadly fibers. You can speak with one of our mesothelioma lawyers free of charge by calling 504-522-7885. Visit our website for more information about our law practice.
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