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American Legion
Dorsey-Liberty Post #14
3408 West 6th Street
Lawrence, Kansas 66049
(785) 842-3415
Located on the NE corner of
6th and Kasold,
behind
Spangles & U-Haul |
Mesothelioma, a rare cancer of the lining of the lung, is caused by exposure to asbestos. Many veterans have been exposed to asbestos during their time in the military. Because of long dormancy periods, mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases can remain undetected for over a decade before the patient shows any signs of illness. An exposure of as little as one or two months can result in mesothelioma 30 or 40 years later.
For nearly a decade, Mesothelioma Web has been one of the most comprehensive sites on mesothelioma, providing facts about palliative care, nutrition, and chemotherapy, as well as information on clinical trials. They have also created a page designed specifically for veterans:
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