Mesothelioma FAQ, Mesothelioma Guide

The primary cause of mesothelioma is asbestos exposure. There are numerous professions that are known to have used asbestos and are thus at risk
* Construction Workers
    * Auto mechanics
    * Building engineers
    * Railroad workers

    * Navy sailors
    * Shipyard employees
    * and others

Workers in these occupations were exposed to asbestos and have become ill from asbestos cancer. However, there are cases of asbestos diseases and mesothelioma in persons with much smaller exposure to asbestos. These cases include families of workers in high-risk professions or those who lived in closed proximity to asbestos manufacturing plants.

Asbestos fibers lodge inside the body and cannot be processed. When breathed in, these fibers damage the mesothelial cells in the pleura or peritoneum The fibers are so tiny that they actually can damage DNA. The injured cells can create lung cancer or mesothelioma.

Since asbestos exposure is the primary cause of mesothelioma, it is important to know how you may have come in contact with asbestos. It is found in both industrial applications and household products, including, but not limited to:

    * Brakes
    * Clutches
    * Plaster
    * Attic Insulation
    * HVAC Duct Insulation
    * Joint Compounds
    * Gaskets
    * Packing
    * Electrical wire
    * Cement Pipe