Mesothelioma Awareness

In today's society, some people have no clue what mesothelioma is. In slang term, it's a form of meso-asbestos, which builds up as a harmful cancer in human lungs. Going extended periods of time without treatment from this related disease can cause death, or irreversible health conditions.

How is this killer cancer contracted? Experts in this field who study the treatment, legal aspects, and the toll taken on humans would potentially say it infects a person through improperly ventilated air ducts in buildings. Some would also say personnel who improperly perform their abestos job function may also leave people vulnerable to catching mesothelioma.

This form of cancer can be nutritionally addressed through natural methods. People in earlier centuries resorted to earthly foods, such as fruits and vegetables to rejuvenate the body of adversity. Today's technology allows folk to juice their fruits and vegetables, in making nutritional tasks easier to perform. Research shows that certain fruits and vegetables, when consumed in abundance uncooked, that it may have a potential reverse effect of the growth of cancer cells. In fact, drinking raw fruits and vegetables after juicing contains billions of live food cells that revitalize the body to a positive extent. In conclusion, no matter what the level of mesothelioma is in the human body, potential supplementation with fresh juiced fruits, vegetables and "colloidial trace minerals" & herbs may potentially reverse any anything felt adversely from this deadly cancerous disease. Herbal supplementation may also potentially assist. This advice is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure. It is specifically to be taken as free will advice.

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What Is Peritoneal Mesothelioma

Peritoneal Mesothelioma is the name given to the cancer that attacks the lining of the abdomen.This type of cancer is caused by ABESTOS exposure and it affects the linings that protects the contents of the abdomen and which also provides a lubrication to enable the organs to move and work effectively. This disease is sometimes referred to as DIFFUSE PERITONEAL MESOTHELIOMA and this is where the cancer has spread out.Accountable for around 10% of mesothelioma cases, this type of abestos related cancer is the second most common(after PLEURAL MESOTHELIOMA).

There are a number of symptoms for these disease. However like all other types of MESOTHELIOMA, there is a very long latency period and symptom may not become evident for decades after exposure. This means that by the time the symptoms have begun,it is often already too late to offer any real constructive treatment. Further delay may be caused due to the fact that the symptoms are generally non specific and could therefore be attributed to a number of more common ailments.Unless your doctor is aware of the fact that you have been exposed to abestos in the past,he or she is likely to consider other options before even contemplating mesothelioma.It is therefore important to let your doctor know of any exposure to abestos as the case may be.

The symptoms of this disease include pain and weakness,weight loss, nausea, loss of appetite abdominal swelling, bowel obstruction. However depending on the location of the tumor, additional problems can be experienced such as breathing problems and severe pains.

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What is abestos

What is Asbestos?

Asbestos is a serious health risk—and it may be in your home. Educate yourself with this helpful asbestos fact sheet from the Environmental Protection Agency.

Asbestos is the name given to a number of naturally occurring fibrous silicate minerals that have been mined for their useful properties such as thermal insulation, chemical and thermal stability, and high tensile strength. The three most common types of asbestos are: a) chrysotile, b) amosite and c) crocidolite. Chrysotile, also known as white asbestos and a member of the Serpentine mineral group is the commonest. Asbestos can only be identified under a microscope. Asbestos differs from other minerals in its crystal development. The crystal formation of asbestos is in the form of long thin fibers. Asbestos is divided into two mineral groups:

Serpentine and Amphibole. The division between the two types of asbestos is based upon the crystalline structure. Serpentines have a sheet or layered structure where amphiboles have a chain-like structure. As the only member of the serpentine group, Chrysotile( A, B) is the most common type of asbestos found in buildings. Chrysotile makes up approximately 90%-95% of all asbestos contained in buildings in the United States.

In the amphibole group, there are five types of asbestos. As an acronym for the Asbestos Mines of South Africa, Amosite is the second most prevalent type of asbestos found in building materials. Amosite is also known as "brown asbestos." Next, there is Crocidolite or "blue asbestos," which is an asbestos found in specialized high temperature applications. The other three types (Anthophyllite, Tremolite, and Actinolite) are rare and found mainly as contaminants in other minerals. Asbestos deposits can be found throughout the world and are still mined in Australia, Canada, South Africa, and the former Soviet Union.

Why is asbestos a hazard?
Asbestos is made up of microscopic bundles of fibers that may become airborne when distributed. These fibers get into the air and may become inhaled into the lungs, where they may cause significant health problems. Researchers still have not determined a "safe level" of exposure but we know the greater and the longer the exposure, the greater the risk of contracting an asbestos related disease. Some of these health problems include:

•	Asbestosis - a lung disease first found in naval shipyard workers. As asbestos fibers are inhaled, they may become trapped in the lung tissue. The body tries to dissolve the fibers by producing an acid. This acid, due to the chemical resistance of the fiber, does little to damage the fiber, but may scar the surrounding tissue. Eventually, this scarring may become so severe that the lungs cannot function. The latency period (meaning the time it takes for the disease to become developed) is often 25-40 years.
•	Mesothelioma - a cancer of the pleura (the outer lining of the lung nad chest cavity) and/ or the peritoneum (the lining of the abdominal wall). This form of cancer is peculiar because the only known cause is from asbestos exposure. The latency period for mesothelioma is often 15-30 years.
•	Lung Cancer - caused by asbestos. The effects of lung cancer are often greatly increased by cigarette smoking (by about 50%). Cancer of the gastrointestinal tract can also be caused by asbestos. The latency period for cancer is often 15-30 years. Despite the common misconception, asbestos does not cause head-aches, sore muscles or other immediate symptoms. As mentioned above, the effects often go unnoticed for 15-40 years.

When is asbestos a hazard?
Asbestos is not always an immediate hazard. In fact, if asbestos can be maintained in good condition, it is recommended that it be left alone and periodic surveillance performed to monitor its condition. It is only when asbestos containing materials (ACM) are disturbed or the materials become damaged that it becomes a hazard. When the materials become damaged, the fibers separate and may then become airborne. In the asbestos industry, the term ‘friable’ is used to describe asbestos that can be reduced to dust by hand pressure. ‘Non-friable’ means asbestos that is too hard to be reduce to dust by hand. Non-friable materials, such as transite siding and floor tiles are not regulated provided it does not become friable. Machine grinding, sanding and dry-buffing are ways of causing non-friable materials to become friable.

Abestos Pictures

Common Domestic Asbestos Materials

(Commercial and Industrial Materials are below)

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Asbestos in older toilet cisterns (Amosite) quite safe

Amosite 5 -10%

Older storage heaters may contain asbestos components

Amosite / Chrysotile various

Vinyl floor tiles and bitumen adhesive

Chrysotile 1-5% including adhesive

Asbestos cement garage roof and walls

Content: Chrysotile various

Asbestos cement floor tiles found on roofs and balconys

Content: Chrysotile various

Asbestos cement roof tile filleting (under tiles)- often missed

Content: Chrysotile various

Asbestos cement clad bunglaow inside and out

Content: Chrysotile various

Domestic underfloor redundant heating pipework insulation - blue asbestos!

Content: Amosite Chrysotile Crocidolite

Man made asbestos roof tiles - fairly common

Content: Chrysotle various

Cement based boiler/cooker flues etc difficult to remove

Content: Chrysotile various

Asbestos cement ceiling sheets under plaster finish

Content: Chrysotile various

Old vinyl flooring may contain asbestos fibres

Content: Chrysotile 5-10%

Old flooring/carpet paper backing may be 100% Chrysotile

Content: Chrysotile 100%

Asbestos boarded ceiling (battening sometimes present)

Assume high risk until checked

Asbestos Cement water tank in loft

Content: Chrysotile various

Asbestos loft hatch AIB (mainly sealed)

Content: Amosite 30-40%

Asbestos cement flue in loft

Content: Chrysotile various

Asbestos cement sheet in fireplace alcove (sealed)

Content: Chrysotile various

Asbestos roof tiles diamond pattern

Content: Chrysotile 5-10%

Asbestos vent lining AIB or cement asbestos

Content: Amosite 30-40%

Damaged asbestos cement ceiling!

Content: Chrysotile various

Asbestos cement wall panels (wallpaper removed)

Content: Chrysotile various

Asbestos cement roof tile filleting

Content: Chrysotile various

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Asbestos Insulation Board Gallery ( AIB Gallery )

All containing about 40% Amosite (brown asbestos)

AIB clad ceiling from above

Bevelled AIB ceiling tiles

AIB loft hatch fire protection (either side)

AIB faced fire door (sealed)

AIB cupboard door lining (unsealed)

AIB soffits on houses

AIB fire baffle in factory

AIB wall boarding

AIB fire protection of services

AIB garage ceiling (often confused with cement board)

AIB cupboard door lining (unsealed)

AIB ceiling panels damaged by plumber!

AIB electric fire plinth

AIB sheets stacked in garage (unsealed and damaged)

AIB infill panel in fireplace

Textured Ceilings and Walls

Textured ceiling coatings (commonly known as Artex etc) have a low asbestos fibre content unevenly mixed throughout the material. If left alone it is quite safe and has low friability in normal circumstances, painting, over boarding and skimming are preferred to removal.

Although it is no longer notifiable to the HSE for removal by licensed contractors, the control measures still required to remove it are only slightly less strict than before, to comply with the revised regulations/guidance it still requires some form of liquid fibre suppression (paint stripper, etc) and should not be scraped dry, an enclosure (PVC tent) complete with a 2-way airlock, P3 rated masks (not DIY dust masks) and disposable overalls should be used.

The waste material (including the PVC 'tent') should be disposed of as hazardous waste not general building waste. Many builders etc are now removing it without these precautions thinking its now classed as a 'safe' material, it is not! Scraping or dry stripping this material will still release asbestos fibres causing exposure! Do not be fooled, take appropriate precautions.

Information on mesothelioma and links to legal advice if you are from the USA

Asbestos is a harmful fiber and has been cited as the main cause of mesothelioma. If you or someone you love has been exposed to asbestos, you should contact a mesothelioma lawyer. They may be able to help you receive compensation for any mesothelioma treatment you're receiving.

Commercial / Industrial Asbestos Materials

(Most of the materials in the domestic gallery can also be found in commercial and industrial buildings)