Mesothelioma Treatment Asbestos Cancer Jobsite Exposure Products Home Mesothelioma Asbestos Asbestosis Asbestos Cancer Asbestos Abatement Treatment Veterans Jobsite Exposure Legal Support Glossary State Index Resources Welcome to the Asbestos & Mesothelioma Center The Asbestos & Mesothelioma center is committed to providing the latest, up-to-date information to our visitors in hopes of creating awareness about the dangers of asbestos. This month, we are campaigning to educate the community on how to identify asbestos within their homes and workplaces. Asbestos has been widely used in construction over the last century because of its fire resistant qualities. As a result, most structures built before 1986 utilized asbestos in some shape or form. Asbestos & Home Improvement Exposure to asbestos has been shown to result in a wide range of respiratory health conditions, including mesothelioma, a deadly cancer affecting the lining of internal organs. It has been used in a wide range of building materials, including roofing, insultation, ceiling tiles, and sheetrock. For this reason, it is especially important to identify any potential asbestos hazards before engaging in home improvement projects. We've outlined many of the commmon location of asbestos in the home, as well as products that have been identified to contain asbestos fibers. Take a minute to visit our resources sections before starting your next project - it is our hope that by spreading knowledge we can eliminate needless asbestos exposure. Asbestos & Mesothelioma Cancer Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer affecting the"mesothelium," or the protective lining around our internal organs. It most commonly affects the linings of the lungs, abdomen and heart. Unfortunately, many symptoms of mesothelioma(shortness of breath, severe cough, chest pain) do not appear for 20 or more years, making it difficult to diagnose early. For this reason, the cancer is often diagnosed in the later stages, making it difficult for proper treatment and survival. Unfortunately, mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases have been discovered to be caused by the negligence. Many employers were aware of the health effects of asbestos exposure, and chose to cover them up. Workers especially prone to exposure were those working in industrial, blue collared environments such as shipyards, construction sites, mines and factories. Here, employees were exposed daily, inhaling asbestos and even carrying asbestos fibers home on their clothes and equipment. This, in turn, affected their families through second hand exposure. The continual carelessness of companies and certain industries has wreaked havoc on the health and lives of thousands of workers and their families. We are hopeful that through knowledge of the disease and future research, mesothelioma patients can look forward to leading healthier normal lives. Asbestos.com is a resource that has been used by many patients throughout the years and will continue to be of assistance in the treatment and coping process. Your Name: Email: Address: City, State, Zip: Home Phone: Work Phone: Diagnosis: Select... Mesothelioma Lung Cancer Asbestosis Unknown Comments: Asbestos News: Asbestos Decontamination Approved for Another Ghost of 9/11 2008-03-28 15:39:04 MANHATTAN, New York – The EPA has approved a decontamination plan that will allow CUNY to finally demolish Fiterman Hall, which has stood in rui ... [read more] Couple’s $7 Million Asbestos Award Sparks Concerns Among Home Remodelers 2008-03-28 09:35:23 LOS ANGELES, California – Yesterday, a jury awarded a $7million judgment to a California couple in compensation for the wife’s [read more] Debate over Evidence in Whisnat Vs DuPont Asbestos 2008-03-27 17:05:00 March 13, 2008, Beaumont, Texas – The Whisnat Vs DuPont asbestos trial, now in its fourth week, con ... [read more] Copyright © 2008