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This page will be dedicated to news and information that can aid the veteran in finding help with health issues.
From Rachel Jones, Communications Director Mesothelioma Cancer Network Since submarines spend most of their time underwater, they must be totally enclosed and confined. Being confined and isolated was both a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, they kept out of sight of the enemy. On the other, sailors were defenseless against threats that may have been lurking inside the ship itself. One of these serious dangers to sailors and shipbuilders was the heavy use of a mineral called asbestos. But the Mesothelioma Cancer Network has created and developed this site to provide answers and support for people diagnosed with mesothelioma, as well as their families and loved ones. Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos. The Mesothelioma Cancer Network is an extensive database of information and resources for patients and their families to better understand the symptoms of Mesothelioma and the various aspects of diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment.
Below is a letter received and shared for the good of the Palmetto Base and other Vets: Letter from Carl Jewett, Mesothelioma Center (Asbestos.com) According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, there are currently 25 million living individuals who have served in the United States' armed forces. Hundreds of thousands, if not millions of these living veterans were exposed to toxic asbestos-containing materials during military service. According to a revealing statistic, more than 30 percent of Americans beset with a terrible disease called mesothelioma were exposed to asbestos during military service. What is mesothelioma? It is a rapacious cancer that attacks the internal lining of the lungs, abdomen, and heart. Widely used by every military branch, asbestos was highly regarded for its heat resistance and fireproofing capabilities. In fact, asbestos was so valued that the military even mandated widespread usage before eventually phasing out the material in the 1970s.
Most military divisions utilized the caustic substance mainly for insulation purposes, but more than 300 products containing asbestos were used by the military, primarily by the Navy from the 1930s through the 1970s. Every ship and shipyard built by the Navy before the mid-70s was fitted with numerous asbestos-containing materials. Asbestos dot com offers information on mesothelioma & veterans, as well as a complete list of occupations, ships, and shipyards that could have put our Veterans at risk for developing a mesothelioma disease. Additionally their Veterans Assistance Department offers extensive experience in filing VA claims and can help any veteran coping with mesothelioma receive benefits from the VA system. If you have any questions just let me know. Thanks again for your support and I hope you have a great day. Carl Jewett Mesothelioma Center Asbestos.com
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