Mesothelioma is a cancer in which malignant (cancerous) cells are found in the sac lining of the chest or abdomen. Exposure to airborne asbestos particles increases the risk of developing malignant mesothelioma. Companies manufacturing products containing asbestos have known for over 60 years that asbestos can cause serious diseases.

Each year, approximately 3,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with mesothelioma. In these pages you will find helpful information about the types of mesothelioma, symptoms of the disease, diagnosis, treatment options, and helpful links to treatment centers and research programs. We also provide a glossary of medical terms you may encounter.

Most people diagnosed with mesothelioma worked at jobs where they were exposed to asbestos. Exposure for as few as one or two months can lead to mesothelioma 10 to 50 years later. The long latency period means that people exposed to asbestos in the 1950's, 1960's, 1970's and 1980's may now be seeing symptoms and are now being diagnosed with mesothelioma.

If you or a loved one has been exposed to Asbestos and been diagnosed with Mesothelioma, please fill out the form at the right for a free case evaluation by a qualified toxic substances attorney.