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Mesothelioma is a serious cancer that is usually caused by exposure to asbestos. Often the latent period between exposure to asbestos and onset of symptoms can be 20 to 40 years. Furthermore, asbestos exposure lasting only one or two months can result in the development of mesothelioma. This means that anyone who believes that they were exposed to asbestos at home, work or school, even years ago, should consult a doctor if symptoms arise.

Asbestos is the name for a group of naturally occurring silicate minerals that can be separated into fibers. The fibers are strong, durable, and resistant to heat and fire. Because of these qualities, asbestos has been used in thousands of consumer, industrial, maritime, automotive, scientific and building products. During the twentieth century, some 30 million tons of asbestos were used in industrial sites, homes, schools, shipyards and commercial buildings in the United States.