Mesothelioma is primarily caused by exposure to asbestos, though cases
have been documented in children or other individuals with no asbestos
history. Asbestos is a microscopic and naturally-occurring mineral that
lodges in the pleural lining of the lungs and the peritoneal lining of
the abdominal cavity. In most cases, several years will pass (up to 60)
before mesothelioma develops in those who have been exposed to asbestos.
In many cases, those individuals diagnosed with mesothelioma that have
been known to be exposed to asbestos may be eligible for financial
compensation from asbestos manufacturers for their illness. Medical
treatment costs can be significant with a mesothelioma diagnosis.
However, financial assistance is available to help offset those costs
for those diagnosed with mesothelioma that were exposed to asbestos.
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