Learn more about asbestos and mesothelioma, and the related general, medical and legal resources that are available to those affected by this deadly disease on a state-by-state basis.

Mesothelioma may possibly be a concern for anyone who has worked at the Defoe Shipyard, as the machines used there contained asbestos. Exposure to asbestos, especially prolonged or repeated exposure, can lead to malignant pleural mesothelioma, which affects the lungs and chest.

Pericardial mesothelioma is a variety of asbestos cancer that targets the pericardium, or lining which surrounds the heart muscle. A rare cancer, its symptoms include shortness of breath, chest pain, persistent cough and extreme fatigue after minor exertion.

Learn more about the options available to Wyoming residents who have been exposed to asbestos or diagnosed with mesothelioma, including legal resources, medical resources such as treatment centers or clinical trials, asbestos removal resources, and a list of the potentially hazardous job sites in Wyoming.

www.mesotheliomaandasbestoscancer.com As with any cancer, treatment for Mesothelioma depends on the location of the cancer, the progression of the disease, the age as well as state of health of the patient.