Mesothelioma
Asbestos Cancer
Over the past century, millions of people have unknowingly been exposed to asbestos, a group of naturally occurring mineral fibers found in rocks and used in a variety of products and building materials. By the 1970's, the United States was using about 800,000 tons per year, leading to skyrocketing exposure risks prior to any known disease correlation.
In the late 1970's, people started becoming more and more aware of it hazards and the association of asbestos exposure with asbestos cancer. Often referred to as "asbestos cancer," mesothelioma is the most common form on cancer caused by asbestos exposure.
Mesothelioma
Malignant mesothelioma is also known as asbestos cancer or simply “meso.” Mesothelioma causes cancerous cells to develop in the body’s mesothelium, where they can spread to and damage vital organs and tissue. These malignant cells can also metastasize to other regions of the body. Mesothelioma is very difficult to diagnose and responds poorly to most treatment modalities, accounting for a poor prognosis.