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75Mesothelioma and the Army's Responsibility / Liability
The material asbestos was widely used in the construction of many buildings until the late 1970s. Many ships and barracks were constructed using asbestos during that time. For this reason, soldiers of United States military are at an increased risk of developing the cancer known as mesothelioma. There is some evidence that the army was aware of the dangers of asbestos, but failed to act. This would leave the military responsible for those cases of mesothelioma.
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74Mesothelioma in the Marines
Marine Corps and other military veterans are at risk of developing the cancer known as mesothelioma. Many ships, barracks, and other military structures constructed during the World War II and Vietnam eras were built using asbestos, which is known to cause mesothelioma. Available treatments include chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation treatments.
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66November Is Lung Cancer Awareness Month
This Hubpage offers information on lung cancer, pleural mesothelioma, and how these diseases are diagnosed.
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72Non-Traditional Therapies
Currently there is no cure for the cancer known as mesothelioma, which is caused by asbestos exposure. Traditional therapies, such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery, can be used to slow the progression of the cancer, but they are not as effective as they are when treating other forms of cancer. Several promising non-traditional treatments are currently being developed, such as gene therapy and immunotherapy.
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70The Differences Between Mesothelioma and Lung Cancer
Though mesothelioma and lung cancer have some similarities, they are two very different diseases. Both manifest similar symptoms. Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer where mesothelioma is thought to only be caused by exposure to asbestos. Chemotherapy can be used to treat both diseases, but it is considerably more effective with lung cancer.
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