Mesothelioma
a rare cancer of the linning of the lung. is caused by exposure to asbetos. Many veterans have been exposed to asbestos during their time in the military. Because of long doormacy periods, mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases can remain undetected for over a decade before the patient shows any signs of illness.
An exposure of as little as one or two months can result in mesothelioma 30 or 40 years later. If you need information on mesothelioma contact: