Pleural mesothelioma is a rare cancer caused by exposure to asbestos and unfortunately, veterans are one of the most at-risk groups for acquiring this cancer due to the military’s heavy use of asbestos. This cancer takes between 20-50 years to develop so there are many ex-servicemen and women who will likely have this cancer, but show no symptoms so far. Organizations like The Pleural Mesothelioma Center are here to help. They can assist veterans before and after a pleural mesothelioma diagnosis by answering any and all questions and providing 1-1 consultations to find the best resource for their cancer journey.
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http://pleuralmesothelioma.com/cancer/
https://www.vnrc.us/veterans-and-pleural-mesothelioma.html​

Asbestos.com offers some things to veterans that set us apart from other advocacy sites  and it is 100% free:

• Free VA Claims assistance to veterans exposed to asbestos.
• A monthly online support group where we discuss a variety of topics pertaining to cancer patients.
• An on-staff doctor and nurse available to answer any medical-related questions.
• Patient Advocates that work 1-on-1 with individuals to help them find local doctors, treatment centers and support groups.

Please take a look at some of the great information we have at https://www.asbestos.com/veterans/ and https://www.asbestos.com/mesothelioma/.​