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.