Lexington, Kentucky

Lexington, which includes all of Fayette County, is the second-largest city in Kentucky and the 63rd largest in the United States. The city occupies 285.5 square miles in the heart of Kentucky's inner Bluegrass Region, and is home to an estimated 295,000 residents. Known as the "Thoroughbred City" and "Horse Capital of the World", the Lexington area is noted for its fertile soil, excellent pastureland, and horse and stock farms. Bluegrass thrives on the limestone beneath the soil's surface, playing a major role in the area's scenic beauty and in the development of champion horses.

The horse industry, Lexington’s main industry, generates billions of dollars and provides jobs on the farms, at the sales companies, and at countless businesses which support it. In addition, the horse industry makes Lexington a tourist destination for horse lovers from all around the world, regardless of breed. With its abundance of government and technology jobs, Lexington has one of the nation's most stable economies. Economists have referred to Lexington as having "a fortified economy, strong in manufacturing, technology and entrepreneurial support, benefiting from a diverse, balanced business base". Lexington is a major health care center for Kentucky. Four of the top five payrolls in 2005 were from health care entities – St. Joseph Hospital, Baptist Healthcare, Lexington Clinic and The Department of Veteran Affairs. It is home to the headquarters of Lexmark International, the Kentucky Horse Park, Keeneland race course, Red Mile race course, Transylvania University, the University of Kentucky and Bluegrass Community & Technical College. Traditional products of the area include horses, bourbon, tobacco and handcrafts, but an increasing diversity of products and services contributes to a healthy economy.

We have confirmed that Lexington, Kentucky has numerous jobsites where asbestos exposure occurred over the years. Workers exposed to asbestos containing products have the chance of developing mesothelioma, a malignant cancer. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, scroll down to see a list of mesothelioma doctors located in and around Lexington.

Jobsites in Lexington where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Lexington, KY have been identified as harboring asbestos containing materials. These sites, at one point in their history, were known to have exposed a variety of tradesmen to asbestos. We will be documenting in more detail how asbestos exposure occurred at these sites in the future on this web site.

Mesothelioma Cancer Centers Near Lexington, KY

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma cancer centers that are located within a 100 mile radius of Lexington, KY. Please click on a cancer center link to obtain more information about the clinical programs offered, professional designations, areas of expertise and how to contact the center.

Mesothelioma Doctors Near Lexington, KY

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma doctors who are located within a 100 mile radius of Lexington, KY. Please click on a doctor link to obtain more information about his/her background, areas of expertise, professional affiliations and office locations.