Mesothelioma is one of the deadliest diseases known to man; the average life span of an inflicted person from the time of diagnosis until death is less than 24 months. Mesothelioma is a disease that is almost 100% preventable; the only known cause is via exposure to the deadly mineral Asbestos. It comes from inhaling the particles of dust as the asbestos degrades; eating away at the lining of your lungs and developing into a deadly cancer.
This lens is designed to both provide information on the terrible disease, and also make sufferers and their families aware of their legal options. Many employers and the manufacturers of asbestos knew about the dangers when they exposed employees to this material. Large asbestos cancer settlements, while little comfort to those affected, have become increasingly common in the last few years.
What is Mesothelioma?
From MesotheliomaWeb.org
Malignant mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer, is a disease in which cancer (malignant) cells are found in the sac lining the chest (the pleura), the lining of the abdominal cavity (the peritoneum) or the lining around the heart (the pericardium).Most people with malignant mesothelioma have worked on jobs where they breathed asbestos. Others have been exposed to asbestos in a household environment, often without knowing it.
Mesothelioma Informational Resources
Information on the disease.
- MesotheliomaWeb.org
- The Mesothelioma Web (MW) is dedicated to consolidating the most up to date, concise, mesothelioma medical information, contacts and important links. Our resource co-ordinators are constantly on the lookout for new information and are available to help you find answers for your individual situation.
- National Cancer Institute
- NCI offers consumer-oriented information on a wide range of topics as well as comprehensive descriptions of their research programs to the general public and health professionals.
Medicine.net's Mesothelioma News
Frequently updated asbestos cancer news.
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Surviving Mesothelioma and Other Cancers: A Patient's Guide
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