| 1. What is mesothelioma? |
Mesothelioma is a form of cancer affecting the abdominal cavity, chest cavity, and the region surrounding the heart |
| 2. What industry profits most from it? |
Marathon, Shell, Brown and Root, and even Halliburton |
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| 3. What industry advertises about it most? |
I have no clue (you never here about it) |
| 4. What causes mesothelioma? |
caused by asbestos exposure |
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| 5. What are some signs of mesothelioma? |
persistant cough, anemia, chest pain, wheezing, abdominal pain and swelling, loss of weigh, fever. After the disease advances and spread to other organs, symptoms such as jaundice, bowel obstruction, bowel changes, and low blood sugar may be experienced. |
| 6. Do you know anyone with it? |
My Uncle had asbestors exposure, but i am not sure if if was ever diagnosed with mesothelioma. |
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| 7. Where does mesothelioma occur? |
work environments, and even old homes are made of asbestos. |
| 8. Who is most at risk? |
Anyone who works or lives near it. |
| 9. Is there any link to smoking? |
No clue, I seriously doubt this, although the symptoms are alike. |
| 10. One famous person with mesothelioma: |
Steve McQueen |
| 11. Who brought the first lawsuit against manufacturers relating to mesothelioma? |
I dont know. Some lawyer. But I am glad they are fighting this. |