Sunday, October 4, 2009

Mesotheolioma

This is a cancer of the lung's lining that usually kills within the year of diagnosis. It is linked to asbestos exposure.
Asbestos and the associated disease disease of the lungs. Will be claiming victims for decades to come. Asbestos is still in many products that were installed decades ago. I am looking at an asbestos reinforced siding that is very common in American cities.
Here is a good reference to asbestosis.
There is thought that nano particles may may induce the damage and the cancers seen with asbestos products. Here is a site that helps 'splain this.

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