Mesothelioma

[low_delta]

Steve McQueen and Warren Zevon both died of mesothelioma. Its only known cause is exposure to asbestos. Both had worked with asbestos at blue-collar jobs, early in their careers.

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[melonaise.livejournal.com]

*dreamy sigh* Steve McQueen...

[ravenfeather.livejournal.com]

I did not know that!

I lived in a house with asbestos siding when in Colorado with my then three year old kid. I believed them when they said that is would be more dangerous to remove it than to live with it. We lost the house in an unexpected military move. I suppose I should be glad?

asbestos siding

[emschin.livejournal.com]

I think they were right about relative danger. We had asbestos siding put on the house when I was a kid. As I understand it, the danger comes when bits of asbestos are air borne and you breath them in.

[dwivian]

Ick.... so have I.... well, worked around it, at least. Now you've done gone and got me worried.

[low-delta.livejournal.com]

Was the asbestos being worked on? It's most dangerous when it gets messed with and the particles go airborne. If it was just sitting there, you're probably okay.

[dwivian]

It was just there, but you'd occasionally bump it, scattering it a bit... I wore a mask after it got on me once. Itches a bit.

[low-delta.livejournal.com]

I'd guess you'll be okay.