Mesothelioma: Beware the Dangers of Asbestos
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that develops in the thin tissue layer coating many of your organs. The American Cancer Society estimates that approximately 2,000-3,000 people are diagnosed with the disease each year.
There are three types of mesothelioma cancer. Each is classified based on where it occurs in your body:
· Pleural [...]
What Products Contain Asbestos?
Many products contain asbestos. From 1900 until well into the 1980s, asbestos was commonly used in over 3,000 different products produced through:
· Construction
· Mining
· Milling
· Processing
Asbestos and its products create many small fibers that, when breathed into the lungs, cause serious health problems. The most dangerous health problem is Mesothelioma, a cancer that attacks the lining of the [...]
