Service members tacitly understand the physical dangers they signed up for upon joining the military.
However, what others did not anticipate was that their greatest threat would not be the combat itself but rather the toxic materials found in barracks and the equipment they once used: asbestos.
Unfortunately, decades of exposure to this natural mineral have left a lasting imprint on veterans in the City and County of Honolulu, as they have become vulnerable to developing mesothelioma, a rare malignant tumor.
Early detection is essential for effectively treating this disease. Yet one of the greatest challenges is that mesothelioma is often misdiagnosed, which delays treatments and makes outcomes poorer…