Mesothelioma News Study: Firefighters have higher rates of cancer By Mesothelioma News May 23, 2014 May 23, 2014 Mesothelioma News Firefighters account for double the reported cases of mesothelioma, a rare cancer which targets the thin tissue that covers many internal organs. Study: Firefighters have higher rates of cancer Asbestos Exposure and Malignant Mesothelioma