Hawaii is a land formed by the action of volcanoes, and it has no natural asbestos deposits. Yet 138 deaths from asbestos related diseases were recorded in the 20-year period when the connection between asbestos and related diseases was first established to the time that use of asbestos was banned. Of these, 79 cases were of mesothelioma, a deadly cancer that germinates in the lining of the lungs, heart, or abdomen. Mesothelioma has a latency period that spans 20 to 50 years before the first symptoms like shortness of breath, severe cough, and chest pain confirm the deadly presence. As a result, the mesothelioma diagnosis often comes too late for effective intervention and queers the chances of survival.

Hawaii's two military bases and two major oil refineries, as well as its marine industries, including the US Navy, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine, caused a high risk of asbestos-related disease. As a result, a large number of workers and Navy veterans are spending time and money in treatment for mesothelioma and/or asbestosis.

Finding a Mesothelioma Doctor & Cancer Centers in Hawaii

Mesothelioma is malignant and best treated in the nascent stages before it metastasizes. While the symptoms are often close to other lung diseases, it is prudent to consult a physician as early as possible. Cancer centers in the state have team of specialists on board who will provide the most suitable treatment option depending on factors such as stage of the disease and location.

Mesothelioma Doctors in Hawaii

Mesothelioma Centers in Hawaii