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Mesothelioma is a form of
cancer that is almost always caused by previous exposure to asbestos. In
this disease, malignant cells develop in the mesothelium, a protective
lining that covers most of the body's internal organs. Its most common site
is the pleura (outer lining of the lungs and chest cavity), but it may also
occur in the peritoneum (the lining of the abdominal cavity) or the
pericardium (a sac that surrounds the heart).
Most people who develop mesothelioma have
worked
on jobs where they inhaled asbestos particles, or have been exposed to
asbestos dust and fiber in other ways, such as by washing the clothes of a
family member who worked with asbestos, or by home renovation using asbestos
cement products. Unlike lung cancer, there is no association between
mesothelioma and smoking. If you, or a family member, have been diagnosed
with mesothelioma, one of the most important steps you can make is to
contact medical professionals who are trained in and experienced with the
latest
mesothelioma treatments. While there is currently no known cure for
mesothelioma, medical researchers and scientists around the country are
working with patients through
clinical trials to develop innovative and improved treatments.
Mesothelioma Treatment Facilities, Listed by State
Most mesothelioma victims were exposed to asbestos in the workplace and were
never told of its dangers or given proper protective gear. The great tragedy of
mesothelioma is that it was preventable. Many of the corporations that
manufactured and profited from the sale of asbestos-containing products were
aware of the hazards of asbestos. These companies did not warn of the risks or
protect workers. It is their legal duty to know about about their products, to
test them for any potential hazards. If a potential hazard does exist, the
company has a responsibility to warn workers of the hazards. In many cases, they
hid the knowledge they had in order to protect themselves from liability or
having to find a new business model. The result is that many workers have
unnecessarily developed mesothelioma.
California, (CA) News Updates
Kentucky House Approves Mesothelioma Awareness Day Bill - Wed, 17 Mar 2010 The Kentucky House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 62 designating September 26th of each year as Mesothelioma Awareness Day. The bill as approved on Monday was amended to include an unrelated house bill related to child deaths in the state.
September 26 of each year is designated "Mesothelioma Awareness Day" throughout the Commonwealth. The Governor shall proclaim September 26 of each year as "Mesothelioma Awareness Day" and shall encourage Kentuckians to support research into effective treatments and early detection methods. Mesothelioma is a rare, aggressive form of cancer primarily cau... Continue >
British Lung Foundation Announces 2010 Action Mesothelioma Day - Tue, 16 Mar 2010 The British Lung Foundation, the only UK charity working for people affected by lung disease, has announced their annual Action Mesothelioma Day for July 2, 2010. The goal of the day is to raise awareness of mesothelioma and to improve the care and treatment for patients.
Mesothelioma is a rare, aggressive form of cancer primarily caused by exposure to airborne asbestos fibers. The number of mesothelioma deaths each year in the U... Continue >
Asbestos Awareness Week Proposed to Warn About Mesothelioma Danger - Mon, 15 Mar 2010 To raise awareness of the risks associated with asbestos, known to cause mesothelioma, Senator Baucus of Montana introduced a resolution proposing the first week of April 2010 be set aside as Asbestos Awareness Week. Baucus represents the residents of Montana where nearly 300 people died in Libby from asbestos-related diseases.
Libby, Montana is the site of the W.R. Grace mine and mill that closed in 1980 which is suspected as the site of the asbestos exposure. Often called “asbestos cancer,”
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Mesothelioma is a serious cancer that
occurs in individuals exposed to
asbestos. 
