
Mesothelioma Cancers
Mesothelioma Cancers
Asbestos lung cancer is fast becoming a national health issue. Known as mesothelioma, this cancer is being found in older patients that held occupations in the construction industry. Asbestos was used in ship building, heating and cooling in older buildings, and other applications that required insulation values that asbestos provided. When asbestos was brought to the end user market it was considered as a revolutionary product for its ability to withstand high temperatures in any environment. The majority of use came in the hot water heat and high temperature boiler applications.
It was not known at the time but asbestos being a fiber would allow microscopic particles into the air. These microscopic particles when inhaled were extremely dangerous to anyone working in the area in which asbestos was being applied or removed. Asbestos is actually more dangerous when being removed as in a demolition project. Asbestos is a very hard and brittle substance and when it is broken or cut with a saw thousands of particles are released into the air. When demolition is taking place today, crews with special breathing equipment and apparel are brought in to dispose of the dangerous material.
The microscopic fibers when inhaled …