Mesothelioma in Veterans
Mesothelioma is a fatal type of cancer that can ultimately lead to death after being diagnosed. The onset of mesothelioma is usually because of occupational asbestos exposure. Hundreds of thousands of veterans were exposed to asbestos in their jobsites such as shipyards and Navy during military service and have developed mesothelioma cancer. It was the major cause of asbestos related diseases such as mesothelioma in veterans. Who are at Risk of Mesothelioma? Retired military servicemen and women, especially those who worked in the Navy and shipyards may have been frequently exposed to asbestos during the construction of buildings. In addition, those who performed maintenance on vehicles are also at great risk of mesothelioma. Military servicemen who were exposed to asbestos might brought the fibers home on their skin and clothing. This might have transferred the fibers to other family members, developing risk for mesothelioma. Moreover, those who worked with asbestos-laden materials a...