Although asbestos is no longer a commonly used material for building there has been a rise in the number of diseases caused by asbestos exposure. This is because the fibers that cause the problem take about 20 to 30 years to manifest. Thus, after a long period of dormancy the symptoms show up dramatically. What [...]

Most people are aware that malignant mesothelioma results from exposure to asbestos, a compound commonly added to drywall and other construction materials before 1980. When they think of asbestos cancer, the first thing that comes to mind is usually the construction workers who handled the compound directly. However, as more and more cases receive mesothelioma [...]

The toxic chemical we know today as asbestos has been used for thousands of years for the same reasons it has been used in recent years, that is, its resistance to flame. Since ancient times, many cultures have used asbestos as an insulation, a cloth, and a flame retardant. Only in the past few decades [...]

“My answer to the problem is: if you have enjoyed a good life while working with asbestos products why not die from it. There’s got to be some cause.” This quote came from a purchasing director for Johns Manville corporation in 1966. Years later the company would face bankruptcy from being overwhelmed by nearly 16,500 [...]

I decided to create this article for all the people out there, spending all day searching the keywords “what is mesothelioma and what problems does mesothelioma cause” on Google. Many of us still do not know what is mesothelioma cancer or disease? Well this article will tell you more or less some of the information [...]