Mesothelioma, like any cancer, is not contagious. However, people who live with the persons who are exposed to asbestos are at risk of mesothelioma. This result from second-hand exposure to the asbestos dust. The asbestos dust and fibers that workers bring into the home in their clothing, shoes, hair and other belongings exposes family members to asbestos. Wives, siblings, children…..anyone who may have inhaled the dangerous dust is at risk for developing mesothelioma. Unfortunately, more and more cases of second-hand exposure to asbestos dust have resulted in diagnosis of mesothelioma for members of households where at least one member worked with the toxic mineral and brought it home on their clothes.
- What is a mesothelium?
- What is mesothelioma?
- What are the types of mesothelioma?
- How common is mesothelioma?
- What causes mesothelioma?
- What are the symptoms of mesothelioma?
- What are the risk factors for mesothelioma?
- Does smoking increase the risk of mesothelioma?
- Protect my loved ones from Mesothelioma?
- What increases the chances that a person will get mesothelioma?
- Is there a cure for mesothelioma?
- How quickly does mesothelioma progress?
- How is mesothelioma diagnosed?
- What kind of treatment exists for mesothelioma?
