Mesothelioma Cancer Awareness

A message from our friends at http://www.asbestos.com/


Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer. One of the primary mesothelioma causes is asbestos exposure. The cancer develops in the mesothelium, a protective membrane that lines three body cavities: the thoracic cavity (pleura), abdominal cavity (peritoneum) and the heart sac (pericardium).

A mesothelioma patient’s prognosis, or the probable course and outcome of a disease’s influence on the body, is influenced by numerous factors. Since a mesothelioma diagnosis often occurs once the cancer has progressed to later stages of development, prognosis is typically poor. However if a patient is diagnosed before the cancer has spread or elects to undergo treatment to combat the cancer, their prognosis may improve.
Asbestos is a naturally occurring toxic mineral that was commonly used throughout the 20th century in thousands of products and many industries. Asbestos is naturally resistant to heat and fire, making it ideal for use in insulation. The mineral was often used in insulation and the fine, flexible fibers were frequently mixed with cement and woven into fabrics. Exposure to asbestos can result in the development of serious illnesses such as malignant mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis.







Thursday, April 23, 2009

You have been warned!

It's interesting how things flow out of my mind when I sit down to write. When I first started, Brian was surprised at how direct I could be. I told him that although this is not the first time in my life that I write to get things out, I've never felt more inspired to dive deeper than I had ever before.

I never meant for other people to read my blog, so that's why I don't spend too much time trying to make it perfect, but it does reflect what is going on inside me, and I know that's not perfect either. Brian was worried that if I let other people read it, my style might change. We'll see.

I'm usually so reserved and keep things so tightly bottled up. My therapist once told me that I can't go on living my life like this, not trusting my self and not letting others come closer.
So let's just say this is my first attempt after years of hiding to let everything pour out and since I made a commitment to my self to be honest while I write these lines, I intend to keep it.

I write things the way I feel them, I don't want to be influenced by the fact that someone might read it and feel left out, or too included, or anything of that nature. I still want to keep it the same way, raw and uncut. So, bare with me as I go down that path if you still wish to. You're more than welcome to join me, but I think it's going to be a rough ride!

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