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Washington State has several natural deposits of asbestos its center and pacific northwestern regions. Also present in the state are both hydroelectric and nuclear power plants. Asbestos-related occupations such as power plants put workers at high risk of asbestos exposure. Asbestos is used as a retardant to heat, flames, and overwhelming heat levels. It is also resistant to chemicals and non conduit to electrical current.
I am sure my story is not unique for a child who grew up in the industrial belt of America, who has lost a parent to the dreaded disease mesothelioma. My dad worked in a shipyard all his life. He received many commendations for his endless hours of producing high quality welding of ships over the years. Even when we told him to tone it down, his response was “it’s what I do so let me die doing it”.
Most people really love their pets. Some research has shown that pet owners are healthier and they lead less stressful lives. In those who have been diagnose with mesothelioma having a pet may comfort them in a way that family members or friends cannot, like the unconditional love that a puppy gives you. But what about the possibility of your pets getting exposed to asbestos? Is this possible? Sounds rude, but it is possible.
A mesothelioma diagnosis can be devastating for both mesothelioma patients and their loved ones. The most devastating thing knows that this disease is untreatable and that your life expectancy will be cut short. But despite being overwhelmed with such devastating news, caregivers and loved ones can turn this around by simply being there and giving all the love and support they can give during this trying time.
Pleural mesothelioma is the most diagnosed form of mesothelioma and is over 60 percent of all cases of mesothelioma discovered in the United States yearly. Pleural mesothelioma is a cancer that affects the lining of the lungs and chest cavity, called the pleura. The pleural has two parts: the parietal and visceral pleura. The parietal pleura lines the chest wall and diaphragm while the visceral pleura lines the lungs. The liquid between these two membranes allows them to rub against each other as the lungs expand and contract without friction while breathing.