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Temple residents who receive a mesothelioma diagnosis must act quickly to protect their health and their legal claim. Mesothelioma often does not develop until decades after initial exposure to asbestos. Unfortunately, many people do not realize they have mesothelioma until they are at later stages of the disease. It is important that patients take aggressive steps regarding their medical treatment after a diagnosis. Texas limits the amount of time a person has to file an asbestos or mesothelioma claim from two years from the date they receive the diagnosis. For this reason, it is important to contact an experienced mesothelioma lawyer as soon as possible so that you can preserve your claim.

Treatment Options for Temple Residents

Temple residents may choose Scott & White Healthcare for treatment. It treats patients with mesothelioma and designs a treatment plan that may consist of surgery, thoracentesis, paracentesis, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and pain management. Some patients may be referred to The Chest Cancer Research and Treatment Center, located in Dallas, which provides assistance from specialists who use advanced techniques to treat patients with malignant mesothelioma. Some patients may be eligible to take part in clinical trials that test new treatments and drugs.

The center has received recognition as one of “America’s Best Hospitals” for 2018-2019 in U.S. News & World Report. It provides holistic care to patients, providing screening and prevention services, education and support services including social work, nutrition and pastoral care.

Temple VA Hospitals

Temple veterans may receive treatment from the Olin E. Teague Veteran’s Medical Center, located in Temple, or the Temple VA Clinic Annex. The clinic annex provides veterans with a designated team comprised of a primary care provider, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse and clerical associate who receive additional assistance from a psychologist, clinical pharmacist, dietician and social worker.

Temple Asbestos Site Exposure List

Temple residents may have been exposed to asbestos at any of the following sites located in the city:

• Delta Centrifugal Casting Company
• Dial Corporation
• Grinnell Company
• Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railway Company
• Mobile Chemical
• National Laundry & Dry Cleaning
• Newby Construction
• Texas Centrifugal Casting