Desenhos Minha Arte

When one is diagnosed with cancer, he experiences so many mixed feelings and the fear of death sets in. There are several types of cancer. Some are more deadly than others while others are not as deadly. Whichever the case, one has to strive to prevent this disease.

Mesothelioma is an incurable type of cancer that affects parts of the abdomen and the lung pleural membrane. Exposure to asbestos is known to be the leading cause of mesothelioma. People who work in mining sites and those in contact with them are more likely to get infected with this deadly cancer. The disease usually manifests itself after 20 to 50 years of exposure to asbestos. This is why it is most prevalent in middle-aged people and the old.

Diagnosing mesothelioma is difficult, especially because its symptoms at most times resemble those of lung cancer. The mortality rate is also high because it is usually discovered when it is at the advanced stages. One should ensure that he goes for as many medical check-ups as possible in order to discover the disease early enough.

Preventing mesothelioma is possible especially because its main cause is known. People working in mining sites should wear protective gear that will minimize their direct exposure to asbestos. These include protective head gears, overalls, gloves and eye glasses.

Asbestos can be inhaled. This is the best form in which the particles are deposited directly into the lung cavity. People who work at the mining sites should wear canister-type respirators that will prevent them from inhaling the dust containing asbestos.

Thermal insulation products and ceiling tiles are usually made of asbestos. When one gets into contact with these essential house items, he is exposed to a possible mesothelioma attack. Companies should come up with ways of manufacturing these items without using asbestos. They should explore other insulators and replace asbestos with them.

People working at mining sites need their clothes to be washed after a hard days work. There are usually asbestos deposits on these clothes. Whoever washes them runs a risk of inhaling and even ingesting asbestos. These clothes should therefore be washed separately from other ones. The one doing the laundry should also use protective gear while washing in order to prevent direct contact with this toxic substance.

Disposal of items containing asbestos should be correctly done. When water containing asbestos is used to water trees and plants, the produce is likely to have asbestos elements in them. When these are eaten, one is likely to contract the deadly disease.