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Mesothelioma Information
The most serious of all asbestos- related diseases. It is a form of cancer where the malignant cells are located in the sac lining of the lung (pleura) or abdomen (peritoneum). It can take many years after exposure to asbestos before the disease appears. At this time there are treatments, but no known cure, for mesothelioma.

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Asbestos-- Surprisingly Common

Asbestos has infiltrated a wide variety of products produced by American industry, including some—such as cigarette filters-- that may be little more surprising than others. In fact, asbestos has been used in approximately 3,000 products over the years. Here is a list of some of the products that have incorporated asbestos:

Acoustical plaster
Asbestos cement
Asbestos clothing
Attic insulation
Auto and locomotive brakes and clutches
Block insulation
Boiler insulation
Cigarette filters (Kent, 1952-56)
Ceiling tiles
Cement pipe
Ceramic tile grout and mortar
Drywall joint compound
Electrical wire insulation
Filters
Fireproofing
Floor tile
Gaskets
Hot top boards
Jewelry molds Soldering pads

Joint cement
Micarta board
Pipe insulation
Refractory brick and cement
Roofing materials including shingles
Siding
Telephone communications equipment
Textiles and cloth
Asbestos gloves and mittens
Asbestos aprons and leggings
Texture paints
Transite sheets
Turbines
Valve packing
Vinyl asbestos floor tile
Vinyl flooring with asbestos backing

Masks and Respirators May Fail to Protect Against Asbestos Products

Some people who worked with asbestos products over the years may think they were protected from asbestos because they wore a mask, or breathed through a respirator. As it turns out, however, many masks and respirators used during the period of asbestos use in American industry were not adequate for protecting against asbestos fibers.

If you have been exposed to asbestos fibers, you should consult a doctor, especially if you have any asbestosis symptoms. If you have been diagnosed with asbestosis, mesothelioma, or lung cancer related to inhalation of asbestos fibers, contact us immediately, so that we can begin protecting your legal rights against the asbestos industry.

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Humphrey, Farrington & McClain, P.C.
Attorneys Experienced in Asbestos Litigation
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Independence, Missouri 64050

Lawyers Assisting People in Missouri and Kansas
Harmed by Asbestos Products