The other day I was reading an article about dangerous jobs and hazardous jobs which made me very thankful for the job I do. Some of us tend to make comparisons and in the process always envision that the grass is greener on the other side. But is it really?
People who deal with materials containing asbestos including Cement Pipes, Cement Wallboard, Asphalt Floor Tiles, Vinyl Floor Tile, and Decorative Plaster, for instance, have one of the most hazardous jobs in the world. This is because asbestos is the cause of mesothelioma and Mesothelioma treatment is a painstaking process.
Showing posts with label Mesothelioma. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mesothelioma. Show all posts
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Friday, April 24, 2009
Mesothelioma - Q & A
Here is a good resource on Mesothelioma, lung cancer. It is a treasure trove of information pertaining to the affliction.
Resource on Mesothelioma..
Mesothelioma or lung cancer is caused by asbestos. According to Wikipedia:
Asbestos is a naturally occurring silicate mineral with long, thin fibrous crystals. The word asbestos (ἄσβεστος) is derived from a Greek adjective meaning inextinguishable. The Greeks termed asbestos the miracle mineral because of its soft and pliant properties, as well as its ability to withstand heat.
Asbestos is toxic. The inhalation of asbestos fibers can cause serious illnesses, including malignant mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis (also called pneumoconiosis). Since the mid 1980s, many uses of asbestos have been banned in several countries.
You can read more about asbestos from Wikipedia..
Resource on Mesothelioma..
Mesothelioma or lung cancer is caused by asbestos. According to Wikipedia:
Asbestos is a naturally occurring silicate mineral with long, thin fibrous crystals. The word asbestos (ἄσβεστος) is derived from a Greek adjective meaning inextinguishable. The Greeks termed asbestos the miracle mineral because of its soft and pliant properties, as well as its ability to withstand heat.
Asbestos is toxic. The inhalation of asbestos fibers can cause serious illnesses, including malignant mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis (also called pneumoconiosis). Since the mid 1980s, many uses of asbestos have been banned in several countries.
You can read more about asbestos from Wikipedia..
Friday, June 20, 2008
Mesothelioma
Many of us know about cancer but mostly surface information. Unless one is stricken or one's next of kin contracts cancer, chances are, one will not delve into the subject too much. Cancer has become so common that more and more people know much more about it now than before.
However, there is one type of cancer that is not so common, and that is mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a serious cancer that occurs in individuals exposed to asbestos. There is much to be learned about mesothelioma - its diagnosis and symptoms, treatment, support and help, and others. There are many websites available that provide useful information.
However, there is one type of cancer that is not so common, and that is mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a serious cancer that occurs in individuals exposed to asbestos. There is much to be learned about mesothelioma - its diagnosis and symptoms, treatment, support and help, and others. There are many websites available that provide useful information.
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