Asbestos Cancer Kills 28-Year-Old British Woman

Asbestos cancer has claimed the life of Leigh Carlisle, a 28-year-old woman who lived in the United Kingdom. This news is particularly shocking since mesothelioma usually develops many years after asbestos exposure, with death occurring long after a sufferer's prime years.

In all likelihood, Leigh was exposed to asbestos at school when she was a youngster. Back in the 60's, a company that manufactured asbestos products convinced government officials that the continued use of asbestos products in schools was a good idea. Click here to read the full story.