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General Overview of Asbestos
Exposure to asbestos, a carcinogenic mineral used in construction materials and insulators throughout the twentieth century, can cause mesothelioma, a cancer brought on by inhalation of the microscopic fibers.
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Occupations at Risk & Job Sites
Mesothelioma, which is a rare but aggressive cancer almost exclusively linked to asbestos exposure, is most often contracted by those who work directly with the substance, and found in many of the industries and specific job sites and occupations listed here.
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Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma, or cancer of the mesothelium, is a rare but aggressive form of cancer that is almost always caused by asbestos exposure. It is diagnosed in approximately 2,000 to 3,000 people in the United States each year.
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Asbestos Exposure & Your Legal Rights
With any injury caused by someone else, you have a right to compensation for your losses. This includes damages for illness caused by asbestos exposure, so you can reclaim lost wages, medical expenses, and other costs incurred from exposure to asbestos.
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Treatment
Mesothelioma is a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. And though scientists are seeking a cure, palliative treatments can be used to slow the spread of the disease and comfort a patient as the disease takes its toll. In addition to traditional treatments, alternative, holistic therapies are also becoming more popular.
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