Patient Education Information

Asbestos in Your Home - Learn about asbestos and what kinds of items were made with it.

ToxTown - The National Library of Medicine presents this information about toxic substances - pick asbestos from the A-Z list.

What is Asbestos? - The EPA answers the question.

What is Mesothelioma? - The American Cancer Society explains.

Asbestos - The National Safety Council has published this fact sheet on the hazards of asbestos.

Asbestosis - The Mayo Clinic has created this indepth look at asbestosis.

ATSDR: Public Health Statement for Asbestos - The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) is an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This statement was prepared to provide information about asbestos and to emphasize the human health effects that may result from exposure to it.

MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia - The Health Illustrated Encyclopedia from MedlinePlus includes over 4,000 articles about diseases, tests, symptoms, injuries, and surgeries. It also contains an extensive library of medical photographs and illustrations. Please check the alphabetic listing for the topic you want.

Mesothelioma - This information is courtesy of the Mayo Clinic.

Mesothelioma and Asbestos Fact Sheets - The American Lung Association has created these fact sheets.

National Cancer Institute: Asbestos Exposure: Questions and Answers - This government fact sheet explains asbestos and it's health risks.

National Cancer Institute: Questions and Answers About Mesothelioma - This government fact sheet explains the basics of the disease.