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International Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is an international problem and it has been linked to asbestos exposure the world over. Asbestos was used extensively in insulation and heat distribution products as a fire proofer. Rates of individuals contracting mesothelioma following extended exposure to mesothelioma are fairly consistent the world over. Currently, asbestos exposure is implicated as the cause of about 90% of all cases of mesothelioma worldwide.

The legal actions associated with mesothelioma are also internationally prevalent, with courts the world over ruling that companies who exposed their employees to high levels of asbestos are responsible for their former employees’ mesothelioma. Even though the US is often seen as the home to substantial mesothelioma litigation, major judgments and settlements have been seen in cases in Canada, the UK, Russia, France and many other major developed nations. In other parts of the world, the legal system does not allow individuals to file a suit against former employers because of asbestos exposure, though asbestos related mesothelioma cases exist in all countries that have and currently use asbestos in a friable state.

The medical community is now starting to take an international approach to treating mesothelioma seriously as partnerships have been formed between clinics and research centers to share research and new treatment options. The clinics known for the best survival rates are in the US and UK, but international travel is not necessary for treatment as clinics throughout the world have taken to the task of providing quality treatment options to those diagnosed with mesothelioma. Not all treatment is equally sophisticated throughout the world, as important elements of quality treatment are experienced medical professionals, new pharmaceuticals, and advanced treatment options, but cutting edge treatment programs associated with the highest long term survival rates are beginning to be used in clinics around the world.