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Asbestos Killed My Husband

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:55:47 -0500

ASBESTOS KILLED MY HUSBAND By LORRAINE KEMBER He was only achild when it begun -and he played as children do- in his yardwith his toy cars and tip trucks But his sand was asbestos blue'In December , my husband and I were walking home from a gameof lawn bowls when I became aware of his shortness of breath. Iwas surprised and concerned when he told me that he hadexperienced this on several occasions. Believing this to be dueto chest a infection, I made a doctor's appointment for him thenext day. Chest X-rays revealed fluid on the lungs, over twolitres of which was drained, giving Brian immediate relief, butit was a tense wait for the pathology results. Through theInternet I had become aware of several conditions which may havebeen responsible for fluid on the lung; these included asbestos-related diseases. Brian had lived in Wittenoom as a child and Iwas afraid of his diagnosis. Not wanting to worry himunnecessarily, I did not mention my fears to him. I prayed thathe ...

The Facts about Pericardial Mesothelioma

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:29:21 -0500

Pericardial mesothelioma is a very rare form of mesothelioma andaccounts for approximately of all mesothelioma cases. Thisform of mesothelioma affects the lining that surrounds the heartand is a deadly cancer if not treated agressively in its earlystages.The cause of pericardial mesothelioma is exposure to asbestosdust and fibres. As little as a couple of months of exposure toasbestos fibres can lead to pericardial mesothelioma between- years later. Due to this long latency period of thedisease, it is very difficult to diagnose before the cancer hasdeveloped and matured fully. Those suffering from mesotheliomaare elderly men aged - because this was the generation thatworked with asbestos with little protection from its dust andfibres. The symptoms of the cancer have just started to show forthese men due to the long time that the effects of mesotheliomatake to come out. Many of these men are now lodgingmulti-million dollar lawsuits against the companies who ex...

The Facts about Pleural Mesothelioma

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:23:24 -0500

Pleural mesothelioma is the most common form of mesothelioma byfar and accounts for of all mesothelioma cases. Pleuralmesothelioma affects the respiratory areas of the body such asthe lungs. More specifically, the cancer attacks the lining ofthe lungs and ribs called the pleura hence the name pleuralmesothelioma.The main cause of pleural mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos.Only a couple of months of being exposed to the deadly dust andfibres of asbestos without protection can lead to pleuralmesothelioma thirty to fifty years later. Elderly men of agessixty to seventy are those most at risk to asbestos because thiswas the generation which worked with asbestos with littleprotection from the dust and fibres. Due to the long latencyperiod of pleural mesothelioma - years, these men are onlyjust discovering they have the deadly cancer. Currently, many ofthese men are lodging million dollar lawsuits against thecompanies who exposed them to asbestos. Asbestos fibres ...

The Facts about Peritoneal Mesothelioma

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:49:04 -0500

Peritoneal mesothelioma is a rare form of mesothelioma thataccounts for approximately of all mesothelioma cases.Peritoneal mesothelioma affects the tissue lining the abdomenwhich is called the peritoneum hence the name of this form ofthe cancer. The peritoneum protects the contents of the abdomenand is therefore very important. Currently, only one cause of peritoneal mesothelioma is knownand this is exposure to asbestos dust and fibres. Only a coupleof months of exposure to asbestos without sufficient protectioncan lead to peritoneal mesothelioma thirty to fifty years later.Those suffering from peritoneal mesothelioma are mostly elderlymen who worked amongst asbestos decades ago when workers werenot protected from asbestos dust. Many of these men arecurrently lodging multi-million dollar lawsuits against thecompanies who exposed them to asbestos. Asbestos fibres can getinto the peritoneum in two different ways. The most common waythey reach the peritoneum is by them...

The Symptoms of Mesothelioma

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:40:12 -0500

Mesothelioma is a form of cancer which is being discovered moreand more frequently in elderly men. The most common cause ofmesothelioma is from asbestos exposure and affects the membraneof many of the most vital internal organs such as the lungs andheart. Mesothelioma is particularly hard to diagnose because itshows similar symptoms to many other more common diseases.The most common form of mesothelioma is called pleuralmesothelioma. This type of mesothelioma accounts for of allmesothelioma cases. Pleural mesothelioma affects the lining ofthe lungs and has symptoms such as chest pain, coughing,breathing and swallowing difficulties, shortness of breath,wheezing and weight loss. These symptoms apply to many lessserious diseases but anyone with signs of these symptoms arestrongly advised to consult their doctor as soon as possible.A less common form of mesothelioma is peritoneal mesotheliomaand this form of the cancer affects the abdomen. The tissuelining the abdomen i...

Mesothelioma - Is Cancer Hibernating in You?

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:40:16 -0500

Imagine a disease that lays eggs inside your lungs. These eggsdo not produce discomfort or coughing, they don't causeoutbreaks or rashes or anything of the sort. In fact these eggsdon't do anything except sit in your lungs and germinate for to years. After this time you begin to have a slight cough, afever, maybe some cold sweats. You write it off as the flu andcontinue as usual until it goes away. weeks later the flu isback but this time you're coughing up blood. You visit yourdoctor and hope he can prescribe something to kick this crazyflu. Your doctor runs a few tests and sends you home. A weeklater your brought into his office and he lays the devastatingnews on you...you have Mesothelioma a cancer of the lungs.This is the reality for roughly men and women residing herein the United States every year. These are people who often timehave lead healthy lives. In the article, "Mesothelioma Victims -Survival Stories" Kathleen writes:"At , I never thought tha...

Mesothelioma - Pleural Meso

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:41:50 -0500

Pleural mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer. This canceraffects the pleural sac that surrounds the lungs and is causedby exposure to asbestos. The pleural sac contains the lungs andalso a small membrane called the mesothelium. The mesotheliumsecretes a fluid that allows the lungs to contract and expandduring breathing. The inhalation of asbestos causes a build-upof asbestos fibers inside the lungs. Due to the microscopic sizeand sharpness of these fibers it's possible for them topenetrate the walls of the lung and enter the pleural cavity. Asthese fibers travel from the lung into the pleural cavity, thesharp strands shred and mutilate the mesothelium potentiallydestroying it and causing cancer.As the asbestos fibers move into the pleural cavity, canceroustumors can develop and this thickens the pleural fluid and harmsproper lung movement. The tumors also may constrict the lungsand press on the ribcage or other organs resulting in terriblepain. Since the lungs are resp...

What should you do if diagnosed with asbestos-related

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:47:42 -0500

Asbestos is a toxic chemical substance that has been useddirectly or indirectly in hundreds of products across the globe.It is incorrect and inappropriate for human beings to haveexcessive exposure to asbestos. This might result in malignantmesothelioma -- a rare cancer that affects the lining of thelungs, abdomen or heart -- and other diseases.It is amazing to find that, asbestos has still not been entirelybanned in the United States, and Americans continue to riskexposure to this dangerous fiber.If you feel that you have been exhibiting symptoms ofmesothelioma like shortness of breath, pain in the chest orback region, swelling in the abdomen, difficulty swallowing,cough, fever, sweating, fatigue, and weight loss., it isimportant for you to consult your doctor immediately. There arevarious methods that are available for treating the victims ofmesothelioma. They are either direct methods or alternative methods. Some ofthe direct methods are Surgery-both Aggressive a...

"Lean on Me"Cancer through a Carer's Eyes

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:47:16 -0500

Mesothelioma CancerAsbestos BlueBy Lorraine KemberHe was only a child when it begun And he played as children doIn his yard, with his toy cars and tip trucks But his sand wasasbestos blue'In December , my husband and I were walking home from a gameof lawn bowls when I became aware of his shortness of breath. Iwas surprised and concerned when he told me that he hadexperienced this on several occasions. Believing this to be dueto chest a infection, I made a doctor's appointment for him thenext day. Chest X-rays revealed fluid on the lungs, over twolitres of which was drained, giving Brian immediate relief, butit was a tense wait for the pathology results. Through theInternet I had become aware of several conditions which may havebeen responsible for fluid on the lung; these included asbestos-related diseases. Brian had lived in Wittenoom as a child and Iwas afraid of his diagnosis. Not wanting to worry himunnecessarily, I did not mention my fears to him. I prayed tha...

Mesothelioma

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:36:16 -0500

What Is Mesothelioma ? Mesothelioma the medical name for cancer of the lung or theabdomen lining, and is usually caused by exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is a type of building material used in thermalinsulation products and ceiling tiles. Asbestos usage peakedduring the s - s, but during the late s, concernsover the health consequences of asbestos exposure began toarise, thereby decreasing the amount of asbestos manufacturedover the following two decades. But even though new measureswhere brought in to get rid of it, many schools and publicbuildings still contain asbestos. Small asbestos fibers that enter the air do not evaporate andcan remain suspended in the air for a long time. These fibers,when breathed into the body, are toxic. The people most at riskare :- People working in factories that manufacture asbestos are likelyto have a high exposure to asbestos and are most at risk ofdeveloping asbestosis or mesothelioma. Family members of workers exposed t...

The Signs And Symptoms Of Asbestosis - What To Look Out For

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:36:09 -0500

Asbestosis is a disease caused by exposure to high levels toasbestos, a dangerous mineral that can also result inmesothelioma, which is a deadly cancer. It is important foranyone that works or has worked with asbestos ' and those thatthink they may have been exposed to asbestos particles throughsome other source ' to familiarize themselves with the signs andthe symptoms of asbestosis. When airborne asbestos fibers anddust are breathed in, because of the particle depositionasbestosis can occur. This is a disease that can result inscarring of lung tissue and can reduce breathing and lungcapacity.One thing to bear in mind is that diseases that are related toasbestos can have a very long latency period. This means thatthe symptoms of the disease may not manifest for several decadesfollowing exposure to asbestos. Many of the people that are nowbeing diagnosed with asbestosis and other diseases that arerelated to asbestos are between the ages of fifty and seventy -those that...