Mesothelioma Cancers

Mesothelioma Cancers

Asbestos lung cancer is fast becoming a national health issue. Known as mesothelioma, this cancer is being found in older patients that held occupations in the construction industry. Asbestos was used in ship building, heating and cooling in older buildings, and other applications that required insulation values that asbestos provided. When asbestos was brought to the end user market it was considered as a revolutionary product for its ability to withstand high temperatures in any environment. The majority of use came in the hot water heat and high temperature boiler applications.

It was not known at the time …