When asbestos debuted in the mid-40′s it was called a new marvel. Soon, it was in everything from cement and brake linings, to roofing, floor coverings and home insulation. Its wide range of uses and affordable cost saw it hailed worldwide as a modern-day wonder.
Then people started to cough.
Last year, almost 2,000 people fell victim to Mesothelioma cancer in this country alone. And with no certain cure the death rate is gruesome.
Even having no symptoms is no guarantee – the disease can lie dormant for more than ten years.
If you have a family member who worked in or around shipyards, mills, cars or construction, they need to get checked by a Doctor. And soon.
Test them or lose them – The option is yours.
