In the mid 1940′s when asbestos first appeared it was an instant success. Inexpensive and easy to use, in a matter of months it was found in products as diverse as cement, brake linings, roof shingles, flooring, and most common of all, home insulation. It was hailed worldwide as a wonder.
Then people started to cough.
Today, around 2,000 new cases of Mesothelioma cancer are diagnosed in the US every year. And with no certain cure, the death rate is high.
If you have a family member who has worked in shipyards, mills or construction, get them to a doctor and get them checked out. The disease can lie dormant for as much as thirty-years, so even having no symptoms is no guarantee.
Test them or lose them – The option is yours.
