Mesothelioma Affects Colorado Veterans
Every year, thousands of Americans lose their lives to mesothelioma, a rare but aggressive cancer caused by exposure to asbestos.
More than 3,000 new cases are diagnosed annually, with approximately one-third of these cases involving veterans.
The military used asbestos for insulating buildings, protecting machinery and equipment, and throughout their infrastructure, unknowingly putting veterans at risk.
This "miracle mineral" is now a silent killer threatening veterans, including those in small communities like Logan County, Colorado.
asbestos was the military's go-to material
Author's summary: Veterans in Colorado deserve a mesothelioma registry.
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