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Welcome
To The Mesothelioma Information Center
We strive to offer you the most complete listing of resources
for Mesothelioma. You will find information about the symptoms,
treatment options, specialists as well as law firms that specialize
in Mesothelioma cases.
What Is
Mesothelioma?
"Malignant mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer, is a disease in
which cancer (malignant) cells are found in the sac lining the
chest (the pleura), the lining of the abdominal cavity (the peritoneum)
or the lining around the heart (the pericardium).
- The National Cancer Institute
How do
you get Mesothelioma?
Malignant mesothelioma comes from breathing asbestos, usually
from working in an environment where asbestos was common. Some
others may have been exposed to asbestos from a seemingly normal
home environment. Click here to see
some of the ways people can be exposed.
How much
exposure does it take to get the disease?
An exposure of as little as one or two months can result in mesothelioma
30 or 40 years later.
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