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Thank you for your service to our country. Please select the military branch that you or a loved one served in. You’ll learn where asbestos was located and what to do if you’d been diagnosed with mesothelioma.
Thank you for your service to our country. Please select the military branch that you or a loved one served in. You’ll learn where asbestos was located and what to do if you’d been diagnosed with mesothelioma.
Veterans diagnosed with mesothelioma are often eligible for VA benefits. Let our Veteran Support Team qualify you for VA benefits.
Malignant mesothelioma is a rare but serious cancer of the lining of the lungs or abdomen. It is most commonly caused by exposure to asbestos. Asbestos exposure occurred during military service in over 30% of all mesothelioma cases. Veterans from all branches of service are at risk. Members of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps hold the highest risk for developing mesothelioma.
Learn more about the disease that affects the lining of the lungs (pleura) or abdomen (peritoneum). Find top treatment options to best improve your prognosis.
Veterans with mesothelioma are often eligible for thousands of dollars in disability compensation, access to top Mesothelioma Specialists and more.
Hundreds of thousands of veterans were exposed to asbestos during their service in the military. Learn how and where you may have been exposed.
One of the most common locations for asbestos exposure was on navy ships. Thousands of service men and women were exposed to dangerous amounts of asbestos. Select your ship type to learn more about where asbestos may have been lurking.
Mesothelioma most commonly develops in the lungs or abdomen years after the initial asbestos exposure. It can be an aggressive cancer, but treatment options continue to extend and improve quality of life. Learn about the various types of mesothelioma and the top Treatment Options available to you.
Pleural Mesothelioma forms in the lining surrounding the lungs or chest. It is the most common type of mesothelioma, accounting for 75% of all diagnoses. Learn more about the disease and how to best treat it.
Peritoneal Mesothelioma forms in the abdominal lining known as the peritoneum. It accounts for around 25% of diagnoses and has the highest rate of successful treatment. Learn successful ways to combat the disease.
Mesothelioma Treatment has significantly improved over the past two decades with the development of surgical, chemotherapy and radiation options. Learn which treatments work best for each type of mesothelioma.
It is projected that millions of working men and women were exposed to asbestos since the material was used frequently in so many trades. Asbestos was ever-present in industries including construction, plumbing, mining and manufacturing. Learn how and where you may have been exposed and what compensation may be available to you.
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