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Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard was just one of many naval shipyards called into action during World War II. The American government called for shipyards to begin producing more U.S. Navy ships for the concentrated war efforts. This call to action included the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Maine, where many ships were built.

However, workers didn't realize this call to action would increase their risks for developing a rare, agressive form of cancer called mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a lethal cancer that is directly caused from exposure to asbestos.

The shipyards increase in production unfortuneately caused higher amounts of asbestos exposure to their employees. Ships built at the time of World War II were made with asbestos, and most of the workers would have had excessive exposure to the harmful and caustic substance. Not only are the workers who were employed at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard at risk for asbestos related-diseases and mesothelioma, but their families are as well.

When Portsmouth Naval Shipyard employees went home for the day, little did they realize that their hair, clothing, and skin was covered with asbestos dust. In fact, these dust particles were being released into the air of their home, placing their families at heightened risks for diseases and cancer. Asbestos fibers are quite fine and small, however they are anything but delicate. After inhalation, these strong fibers easily become lodged in the lining of the abdomen, heart, and lungs. Because of their strength, the body is unable to break them down or expel them. The particles of asbestos remain lodged in the lining, and over time become inflamed, irritated, and eventually infected. This infection allows cancerous cells to grow, which results in the development of mesothelioma.

Malignant mesothelioma is one of the worst cancers out there. While it is a rare cancer, making up only 1 percent of annual cancer-related deaths, there are approximately 2,000 new cases of mesothelioma reported each year. There is no known cure, and chemotherapy and radiation usually have little impact. People with a diagnosis of mesothelioma often have a short time to live.

Many people who have contracted mesothelioma have sought out the assistance of an asbestos attorney. If you, or someone you know has worked at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, contact a qualified lawyer to help with your situation.

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