Mesothelioma is a serious condition. This form of cancer is and can be malignant and is found is the pleura which is the sac lining the chest, the peritoneal which is the lining of the abdominal cavity or the pericardium which is the lining around the heart. Unfortunaely, many sufferers of mesothelioma have no idea they've been exposed to this disease for decades. Which is why, moreso now than ever, this disease is on the rise. However, major news involvement in this disease to get the word out has been less than satisfactory. This type of cancer effects most people that have worked on jobs where they have breathed in asbestos fibers. Some have been exposed in households or buildings without ever being aware of it. An exposure of as short as one or two months can result in mesothelioma possibly 30 or 40 years later, which is why we find it our duty to try and get the word out about this powerful and deadly disease. We are not doctors, so we can not help you diagnose this disease. If you suspect you've been exposed to asbestos at any time in the past, than please try and gather as much information as possible regarding this disease to help better educate yourself. If you've been diagnosed, and feel you were not notified or that you were exposed to this disease due to the fault of your home owner(s), or boss(es), there are websites that will help better your understanding of your rights according to the law. There are many mesothelioma lawyers that can help you in this fight. We are trying to help in the fight against Mesothelioma, and against neglegant pepole that are intentionally putting others at risk because they do not want to have the proper removal of such harmul chemicals and fibers. This effects every city in every state not just Rhode Island. We encourage everyone to please make people aware. Please send them to this page so they can educate themselves so they can be prepared and get themselves checked out immediately. The earlier the detection of Mesothelioma, the better it will be for them and their family.