Who is more Prone to Contacting Mesothelioma?
Occupations that deal with asbestos and are also often associated with the onset of mesothelioma cancer later in life are numerous. See a partial list below.
By no means is the list below a complete list of all the occupations that could have led to asbestos exposure.
For example a number of former military personnel, in particular naval, came into contact with asbestos during their service. Huge amounts of asbestos were used in ship building and commercial construction prior to the mid-1970's. Anyone involved with those industries is also at a higher risk for developing an asbestos-related disease, including mesothelioma cancer.
If you or a loved one close to you spent a lot of time in these fields between the 50's to the 70's, it is imperative that your doctor know about this when doing thorough medical exams.
Exposure may have been direct or indirect, lengthy or brief. The typical exposure period is lengthy, but some persons with short, indirect exposure to asbestos still can develop mesothelioma cancer. Mesothelioma cancer can also occur from non-occupational exposure, meaning that anyone close to the asbestos exposed person. Many cases of the disease is rampant in women whose exposure came from washing the clothing of men (father, husband, son) who worked with, or around, asbestos.
The unique feature of asbestos-related injuries is the long latency period between exposure to asbestos and the onset of the injury or disease. For mesotheliomas, the latency period is between 15 and 50 years, or more! That means that a person could have been exposed to asbestos years ago, and develop mesothelioma today. The average mesothelioma latency period is approximately 35 - 40 years.
Occupations that deal with asbestos
- Insulators
- Pipe Fitters
- Plumbers
- Electricians
- Painters
- Plasters
- Crane Operators
- Floor Coverers
- Pot Tenders
- Welders
- Paper Mill Workers
- Custodians
- Steam Fitters
- Loading Docks
- Glass Factory Worker
- Building Inspectors
- Bulldozer Operator
- Manufacturing Workers
- Excavating machine operators
- Heavy Equipment Mechanics
- Job and Die setters
- Excavators
- Hod Carriers
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- Tile Setters
- Aerospace
- Mechanic
- Building Engineers
- Demolition Crews
- Former US Navy Personnel
- Packing/Gasket Manufacturing Workers
- Protective Clothing Manufacturing
- Rubber Worker
- Warehouse Worker
- Home Improvement
- Hospital
- Schools
- Contractors
- Building Managers
- Mixing Operatives
- Laborers
- Sawyers
- Teachers
- Tinsmiths
- Weavers
- Technicians
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What is Mesothelioma?
A cancerous tumor which involves the mesothelial cells of an organ.
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Signs of Mesothelioma
Early diagnosis and surgical intervention may lengthen life expectancy.
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Who is More Prone to Contracting Mesothelioma
Occupations that deal with asbestos and the onset of mesothelioma cancer are:.
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Facts about Mesothelioma Cancer & Asbestos
Approx. 27.5 million Americans were exposed to asbestos between 1940 and 1979.
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Diagnosis of Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma cancer questions and finding an attorney to take their case.
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Living with the Disease
This advice is good for anyone really wanting to make sure they set themselves up...
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Products with Asbestos
More than 3,000 products in use today contain asbestos. Products to consider are:
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Asbestos-Induced Cancer
Researchers found a molecule that reveals the early stages of pleural mesothelioma.
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Ban Asbestos in Canada
Canada has become a culprit in the rising rate of Mesothelioma Cancer.
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Asbestos Shame
Yesterday's miracle mineral, asbestos is now so well understood.
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U.S. to Ban Asbestos
The United States announces plans to ban asbestos due to health risks.
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Mesothelioma Attorney
Mesothelioma attorney and Law Firms in every State as well as Canada and the UK.
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Successful Court Settlements
Here are some examples of Mesothelioma attorney winning settlements for clients.
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Mesothelioma Support
Develop a network of friends who understand what you are going through.
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