One of the deadliest cancers to be discovered up till now is mesothelioma. Caused by asbestos it can take the victim’s life within 16-18 month after the first symptoms of mesothelioma show up. However, despite this horrifying truth about mesothelioma, it is possible to prevent and even treat it, if a timely diagnosis is made.
This disease is very prevalent in the US and almost 3,000 people are known to suff Read more
Recent reports in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada have indicated that the annual number of mesothelioma deaths is rising. Mesothelioma is a rare but deadly form of lung cancer related to asbestos exposure. Exposure is often result of working in an industry, such as the insulation or automotive, which uses asbestos in manufacture or production. Because mesothelioma usually manifests 20 to 40 years after the Read more
A recent study conducted on workers in a US Coast Guard shipyard has found a significantly greater mortality rate associated with lung cancer and mesothelioma compared to the general population. The study also found an increased general mortality rate.
The study followed 4702 (4413 men and 289 women) civilian workers who were employed at the shipyard between January 1950 and December 1964. The study then measured t Read more
An additional report from the HSE found that in the United Kingdom alone, there were approximately 4,000 deaths from mesothelioma each year, with a large portion of this number likely deriving from employees within the construction industry.