Each year over 2500 people fall victim to a rare cancer known as mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a rare cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. People who work with or around toxic asbestos are usually affected. People working in an unsafe condition at their jobs are more likely to get mesothelioma. Being exposed to asbestos not only harms the people who work around toxic asbestos it also harms their families and loved ones. Understanding the dangers of asbestos can help keep you and your family safe.