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The National Cancer Institute defines malignant mesothelioma as "as a rare form of cancer in which cancer cells are found in the sac lining the chest, the lining of the abdominal cavity or the lining around the heart." The medical names for these areas are the pleura, the peritoneum and the pericardium respectively and the lining around these organs is called the "mesothelium".
The National Institute of Cancer cites working with asbestos as the major risk factor for mesothelioma. While almost 80 percent of those that have mesothelioma have been exposed to asbestos, there are still reported cases where there is no known asbestos exposure. Smoking alone has not been shown to increase the risk of mesothelioma but smoking in conjunction with exposure to asbestos does increase risk. The heavier the exposure to asbestos, the greater the chance of mesothelioma, although not everyone exposed is afflicted with the cancer.
Although millions of Americans have been exposed to some amount of asbestos since the 1940's, there are particular fields where there is an increased risk of exposure. These fields are primarily areas where asbestos was used heavily in production. Particular workers affected include; asbestos miners, shipyard workers, workers in the heating and constructions fields and the producers of other asbestos related products.
Mesothelioma is serious and potentially life-threatening. If you have been diagnosed with Mesothelioma as a result of Asbestos exposure, YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO MONETARY COMPENSATION! :
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