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Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer which develops in the mesothelium, the protective lining that covers many of the body’s internal organs. There are four main types of mesothelioma:…

Asbestos, a set of six naturally occurring minerals, has been used for more than 2000 years for its heat resistance and insulation properties. Three of these asbestos types, chrysotile, amosite,…

More than thirty percent (30%) of Americans with mesothelioma cancer were exposed to asbestos while serving in the United States Military. Many more were Naval Contractors, and Shipyard Workers, who helped build and service…

Anyone who comes into contact with asbestos dust and fibers may be at risk. However, certain occupations have shown a high incidence of asbestos related disease due to their consistent…

By the 1920s, the non-malignant disease of asbestosis, was known to kill or disable workers. Throughout 1930s, 1940s and 1950s, major journals published articles on asbestosis and how to protect…