asbestos exposure

Malignant mesothelioma is a form of cancer that is 100% attributable to exposure to asbestos, a toxic material in industrial products.  This year between 2,500 and 3,000 US citizens will be diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma.  However, malignant mesothelioma, an unjust and devastating disease, is part of the big picture of cancer statistics in the United States. The American Cancer Society has just released its annual review of cancer statistics.  Overall, they state that the death rate from cancer in the US has declined steadily during the past two decades. The cancer death rate for men … [Read more...]