Asbestos and Mesothelioma

Asbestos

Asbestos is the name given to any of several minerals (such as chrysotile, crocidolite and amosite) that readily separate into long flexible fibers, that have been implicated as causes of certain cancers, and that have been used especially formerly as fireproof insulating materials.

Asbestos has the properties of high tensile strength, chemical and thermal stability, high flexibility, low electrical conductivity, and large surface area. Because of these properties, asbestos has been used in a variety of products to provide acoustic insulation, thermal insulation, and fire proofing. Other common uses have been in building materials used for roofing and flooring.

Today, asbestos is well recognized as a health hazard and is highly regulated.

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Mesothelioma Cancer

Mesothelioma is the name given to a rare form of cancer that is found in the protective sac that covers most of the body's internal organs. See the article What is Malignant Mesothelioma?.

Worldwide, over 10,000 new cases of mesothelioma are reported each year. Approximately 3,000 new cases are reported each year in the United States alone.

Most people who have mesothelioma have had an exposure to asbestos particles via inhalation. Symptoms typically appear 30 to 40 years after the initial exposure. Death usually occurs within 18 months of the onset of symptoms. See the articles How is Mesothelioma Diagnosed? and How is Mesothelioma Treated?.

Mesothelioma lawsuits have resulted in multi-million dollar settlements. If you are considering a lawsuit and are in need of a lawyer or attorney, be sure to check out several law firms. See the article Choosing a Mesothelioma Attorney.

References:

National Cancer Institute
Selected reading list on Mesothelioma Information
More books on Mesothelioma

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