Mesothelioma Cancer- Could I Be at Risk? (Part 2)

Here is part 2 of the 3 part article about Mesothelioma:
Mesothelioma currently has one confirmed cause- previous exposure to asbestos, a naturally occurring toxin that is found in a vast array of products, including attic insulation and roofing tiles. Asbestos products are only dangerous if they are are damaged and the asbestos fibers within become friable and potentially airborne. If inhaled or ingested by humans, airborne asbestos fibers (which are extremely tiny and have a claw-like architecture) can lodge themselves within the mesothelium of the lungs, abdomen and heart and remain there for up to 50 years before an affected individual may begin to suffer from common mesothelioma symptoms, such as breathing difficulties or chest pain. A diagnosis of mesothelioma (often referred to as asbestos cancer) is a very devastating reality. The majority of newly-diagnosed patients are between the ages of 55 and 75, as mesothelioma has a latency period of about 20 to 30 years or more. Upon diagnosis, most patients begin treatment, which can include surgery, chemotherapy or radiation.
More about treatment likely prognosis of a mesothelioma diagnosis tomorrow.
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