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What is Mesothelioma ?

Mesothelioma is a cancer of the cells that make up the lining around the outside of the lungs and inside of the ribs (pleura), or around the abdominal organs (peritoneum).

What can someone with mesothelioma do ?

  • Seek out the best and most up-to-date mesothelioma information
  • Seek out the best mesothelioma medical care.
  • Stay in close contact with your doctor.
  • Consider whether or not you want to bring a lawsuit because of this asbestos - related injury.

Remember that resources are available to you through community and medical support groups, mesothelioma asbestos victims' organizations, your place of worship, as well as your family and friends.

Do you want more information about mesothelioma ?

Please explore our website or Contact Mesothelioma to request additional information.


Types of mesothelioma :

Pleural Mesothelioma

Peritoneal Mesothelioma

The Facts:

• Through 2003, more than 700,000 people have filed claims against more than 6,000 companies. Asbestos companies knew of the dangers for many years before ever warning the public of those risks.

• About 4,000 people die from Mesothelioma every year, the rare cancer caused by asbestos exposure.

• It is estimated that 27.5 million Americans were exposed to asbestos between 1940 and 1979.

• There are currently about 3000 new cases of Mesothelioma diagnosed per year, mostly in men over the age of 40.

• It is estimated that there will be about 250,000 cases of Mesothelioma before 2020.

• Mesothelioma has a latency period of 20 to 50 years after the first exposure to asbestos.

• During the twentieth century, some 30 million tons of asbestos were used in industrial sites, homes, schools, shipyards and commercial buildings in the United States. Many asbestos-containing products remain in buildings, ships, industrial facilities and other environments where the fibers can become airborne.

• You must file an asbestos-related lawsuit within 1 year of when you knew of or should have reasonably known of your medical diagnosis and disability.

• The executor of the estate of a person who has died from an asbestos-related disease may be eligible to file a claim. Legal action must be taken within 1 year from the date of death.

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