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2 total messages Started by Dan Tue, 26 Apr 2005 02:50

#302

Author: Dan
Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2005 02:50

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http://www.cancer-information.org

Mesothelioma is an uncommon form of cancer, usually associated with 
previous exposure to asbestos, which affects the pleura, a sac which 
surrounds the lungs.

Re: asbestos

#303

Author: Phstpok
Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2005 04:53

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Dan wrote:
> http://www.cancer-information.org
> 
> Mesothelioma is an uncommon form of cancer, usually associated with 
> previous exposure to asbestos, which affects the pleura, a sac which 
> surrounds the lungs.

Quite a few cases down this end of the world over the years. Still many 
old buildings with asbestos insulation and cladding around.

Was worried myself for a while as when I was a spring chicken I had a 
job replacing brake shoes for nearly a year.

Rob

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