Mesothelioma Caused By Secondary Asbestos Exposure
The number of cases of malignant mesothelioma as a result of secondary exposure to asbestos has increased in recent years, most especially in wives and children of World War II veterans, miners, and firefighters.
Secondary exposure to asbestos can occur when an individual who is exposed firsthand to asbestos transfers errant [...]
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Mesothelioma Treatments
01-Aug-08
How Is Mesothelioma Treated?
Most people who develop mesothelioma have worked on jobs where they inhaled asbestos particles. However, they may have been been exposed to asbestos dust and fibre in other ways. This could include working with asbestos or by home renovation using asbestos cement products or even by washing the clothes of a family [...]