He now has an asbestos-related illness.
Men are three to five times more likely to get the disease.
Affects lining of chest and abdomen. Majority of cases begin in lungs. Main symptoms for malignant lung mesothelioma are pain in lower back or side of chest and shortness of breath. Symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma include belly pain, weight loss, nausea and vomiting. Life expectancy varies from four to 24 months.