Yes, my Dad passed away from Mesothelioma. He worked as a pipefitter in shipbuilding. My CT scans show pleural plaque in my lungs. I was diagnosed with Stage 3C rectal cancer in January of 2007at age 48. Starting to wonder if there is a link. My Dad would come home from work with the fibers on his c...

Have any of you folks that have been diagnosed with rectal cancer ever been exposed to asbestos?

I was also diagnosed in January in 2007 with Stage 3c rectal cancer. I had the standard treatment of radiation, surgery, and six months of Folfox with Avastin. I had a temporary ileostomy which was reversed in January of 2008. Still having many bowel problems. All in all, I feel good these days. I'v...