Friday, May 1, 2009

Symptoms of mesothelioma

Mesothelioma can cause chest pain, shortness of breath, wheezing, hoarseness or coughing,.
There will be fluid around the lungs, abdominal pains, problem with bowel function and weight loss.
No one survives mesothelioma, it kills human in the most terrible and painful way.

Malignant cells

Malignant cells develop in the mesothelium, mesothelioma usual damage one side of the lungs.
There is no association between mesothelioma and smoking.

Asbestos

Asbestos dust and fibers are very dangerous whether inhaled or ingested. It can take up to 20-30 years for mesothelioma to develop.
Once diagnosed an individual has to seek a physician for constant treatment.One can live 1-2 years after diagnosed.

Thursday, April 30, 2009

Death of a joiner

David Jenny, a joiner was only 57 years old when he died of Mesothelioma.
He was exposed to asbestos at work in uk, he was diagnosed with mesothelioma in August
and died January 15.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer which is caused from malignant cancer cells.

Individuals who work with asbestos companies usually have Mesothelioma.
Family members living with asbestos workers can also develop mesothelioma, the worker needs to change clothes and bathe properly before going home .
Fibers can be on hair and clothes and can be transfered to family members, thus exposing them to the disease . One must be extra carefull when washing the workers clothes.