For many shipyard workers in World War II, exposure to asbestos was a daily fact of life. The U.S. Naval Operating Base, Terminal Island is just one of the many shipyards where workers were subjected to asbestos.

Mesothelioma has is a direct connection to the inhalation of asbestos fibers. No other causes for mesothelioma have been found to date. For U.S. Naval Operating Base, Terminal Island workers, asbestos exposure was high due to constant activity.

Asbestos fibers are fine and are easily inhaled when released into the air. Once inhaled, these fibers become lodged in the linings of the lungs, heart, and abdomen.

For workers of the U.S. Naval Operating Base, Terminal Island, the symptoms of mesothelioma cancer don't appear until many years later. For most people, the symptoms take between 15 and 50 years before becoming noticeable. Because of the nature and cause of the cancer, standard cancer treatments are not effective.

Asbestos was frequently used during World War II, especially in shipyards across the country. One of the prevalent shipyards was the U.S. Naval Operating Base, Terminal Island. As U.S. war efforts grew, so did the use of asbestos in the construction of U.S. Navy ships.

The fact is, there is no safe level of asbestos exposure. The fibers can even cling to hair, skin, and clothing that is worn around asbestos. As a result, shipyard workers often exposed their families to asbestos when coming home from work.

Mesothelioma is a rare cancer, accounting for only approximately one percent of cancer-related deaths. While experts use the word rare for this type of cancer, there are some 2,000 new cases of mesothelioma reported each year. Unfortunately, once someone has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, they often do not have long to live. Many families who have a member fallen victim to this horrible, untreatable cancer have turned to attorneys to help with lawsuits. While the lawsuits do not help reclaim a life, the funds that are won can help with high medical bills, lost wages, emotional damage, and funeral expenses.

If you, or a family member has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, it's important to contact a qualified mesothelioma attorney to help with your case.

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