What is Mesothelioma? Well, mesothelioma was discovered not too long ago to be a form of cancer that was mainly caused by asbestos. Dating back to ancient rome, asbestos was used as a thermal insulator and fabric alternative. Asbestos is a naturally occurring silicate mineral with long, thin fibrous crystals. Asbestos comes from a greek word that means indistinguishable. *probably because of its ability to withstand heat*
Most of the victims of Mesothelioma are people who have worked near exposed asbestos. Some common examples are contruction workers, contractors, demolitionists, painters, and plumbers.
When one contracts Mesothelioma the symptoms generally do not show until 20 or more years later. But when the symptoms do show they can range from minor conditions such as shortness of breath, coughing up blood, chest pains, wheezing, strong coughs, to servere conditions such as blood clots in the veins, low blood sugar, and tumor growth that can collapse the lungs.
There is no doubt that Mesothelioma is a serious form of cancer that requires lots of patience and courage to live through. This is why we should learn to understand and support the victims of this terrible disease.
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