What is Mesothelioma?

Mesothelioma is a form of cancer caused when asbestos fibers become lodged in the mesothelium, the lining that surrounds the body's internal organs. Patients contract asbestos fibers by ingesting, usually through the respiratory system, disturbed asbestos. Asbestos is a common component of such manufactured products as insulation, construction materials, and brake pads, among many others.

If you have worked in such industries as home construction, oil refining, automotive repair, demolition or aluminum smelting, you have been exposed to asbestos during your career. You should know that there is no safe level of asbestos exposure and that patients have been found to have contracted mesothelioma more than thirty years after inhaling asbestos. Just because you didn't work in an exposed environment very long or haven't had symptoms doesn't mean that you're not at risk! For the experience and expertise that you need, contact the asbestos and mesothelioma experts at Fears | Nachawati at 1.866.705.7584. We're ready to help you now!