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Malignant Mesothelioma Information - Mesothelioma Lawyer and Help

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Malignant Mesothelioma - known as the “asbestos cancer” because approximately 70-80% of cases are tied to asbestos exposure, malignant mesothelioma is one of the rarer cancers to occur. Treatment options for malignant mesothelioma are limited, and the survival rate is low. Because of the nature of mesothelial tumors, they are often not detected until they are inoperable. As a cancer linked to exposure to asbestos, a mineral commonly used in the construction and marine industries for various purposes, mesothelioma most commonly occurs in working class men, although there have been numerous cases involving the spouses or children of these men. “Rosie the Riveters,” who worked in the shipyards during World War II, are also sometimes afflicted. Unfortunately, duration and extent of exposure to asbestos does not predict a person’s likelihood of getting mesothelioma; some individuals appear to be more susceptible than others, for unknown reasons.
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