Articles tagged: "treatments for mesothelioma"

1: Mesothelioma and Its Links to Asbestos

Asbestos is a fire-proof mineral used in construction. However, the asbestos dust and fibers when inhaled can lead to deadly lung cancers, such as mesothelioma. Workers who were exposed to asbestos often are not aware that they are in danger as mesothelioma has a long latency period and symptoms of it may not appear for up to forty years after exposure. Often tradespeople are at the highest risk.