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Veterans mesothelioma

In the United States, veterans are the group with the highest rate of mesothelioma, a rare type of cancer that affects the lining of the lungs, stomach, and heart. The cause of this cancer is exposure to asbestos, a naturally mined, fibrous substance.

The U.S. Army, Navy, Marines, and Air Force commonly used asbestos-containing products from the 1930s to the 1970s. Asbestos was widely used on ships and in shipyards, government buildings, and equipment throughout the military. An excellent fire retardant, asbestos was often used as insulation, to cover pipes and wrap around boilers, in floor and ceiling tiles in barracks, mess halls, navigation rooms, and other areas. U.S. Naval veterans are the most severely affected by asbestos as it was used in throughout ships, and also in shipyards where ships were repaired, renovated, and demolished. These veterans were exposed to asbestos on a daily basis.

Specific jobs that routinely exposed workers to asbestos include machinists, pipe fitters, welders, electricians, machinery repairmen, personnel who worked in boiler rooms, and workers aboard Navy ships. Members of the U.S. Army were also in direct contact with asbestos as it was used in many buildings on Army bases. U.S. Air Force personnel may also have worked with parts that contained asbestos in airplane brakes, engines, and other pieces of equipment. Marines who served on naval ships or lived on Navy bases were also at risk

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mesothelioma is a direct result of asbestos exposure.Jagged fibers of the substance are inhaled and can become lodged in the body, causing inflammation.The disease occurs when the asbestos particles damage the protective membrane around the lungs, heart or abdomen, causing thickening of the membrane, build-up of fluid, scarring, and ultimately, the formation of tumors.The most common type of mesothelioma is pleural mesothelioma, where cancer develops in the lungs; close to 70 percent of cases are diagnosed with this form of the disease.More than 30 percent of those who have mesothelioma are veterans, especially if you served between World War II and the Vietnam War. The families of veterans have also been affected as military personnel routinely brought asbestos dust home on their clothing. Most forms of mesothelioma are malignant.Close to 3,000 cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed in the U.S. today, making up three percent of all cancer diagnoses.

How mesothelioma Affects Veterans

Due to daily exposure to asbestos during their service in the military, many U.S. veterans suffer from mesothelioma. This rare form of cancer is almost exclusively caused by asbestos exposure. From the 1930s through the late 1970s, asbestos was used on ships and in shipyards, construction sites, and other places that required resistance to heat or insulation. While Naval shipyard workers have the highest rate of asbestos-related illness, veterans from other branches of the military also came into constant contact with the toxic substance.

Most veterans have married, raised families, and had careers by the time they are diagnosed with mesothelioma as the disease is usually not discovered for up to three decades since the initial exposure. The diagnosis is overwhelming, especially as the cancer is usually in its latest stages. Getting immediate and appropriate medical care, however, is extremely important. Finding an oncologist who is trained and experienced in the treatment of mesothelioma is critical. Not only can this doctor offer you traditional treatment options such as radiation, chemotherapy, or surgery, or a combination of the three, but a specialist might also enroll you in a clinical trial.

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