The reason you may not be familiar with the term “mesothelioma” is because it is a relatively rare form of cancer. However, it should be noted that mesothelioma cases have been on the rise in the past 20 years. Men are more likely than women to develop mesothelioma but this doesn’t mean that women don’t get the disease. Mesothelioma can strike any man or any women at any given age.

Who Gets Mesothelioma? Am I At Risk?

If you work with or around asbestos then your chances of developing mesothelioma are greatly increased when compared to individuals with no exposure to asbestos. Of all reported cases of mesothelioma, 75 percent of patients indicated regular exposure to asbestos at their place of employment. It is important to note here that there have been cases of mesothelioma where the individual has had no known exposure to asbestos.