Saturday, August 31, 2013
Video explaining what You Should Know about this cancer.
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Asbestos contamination in Chile - Southamerica
Much is said about asbestos contamination in Chile, you would think that is a problem solved , because by law , the use of this mineral in Chile was banned in 2001 . However, given its characteristics , aspects of the legislation that escaped the knowledge, skill and vision of the politicians who drafted it . The story will take to determine whether these omissions were accidental or intentional selfishly .
To begin the analysis must esepcificar that asbestos is a mineral and is microscopic in size of very fine fibers , which are accumulated in the form of powder for industrial use , it is indestructible and is used , among other uses , especially to protect extreme temperatures due to its high strength qualities , as well as for the manufacture of products for housing , especially as corrugated and smooth slaty , present in more than one million social housing in Chile and, indeed , much more in Latin America .
The company began using asbestos Pizarreño massively in the 1930s. Pizarreño Etex belongs to the Belgian group , who receive technical directives and trade for the purposes of methodologies and production goals.
Back in the 40s , it was found that asbestos character produced serious lung problems . In the '70s , the medical evidence possible to argue that the relationship between asbestos and pleural mesothelioma (a type normally serious and deadly form of cancer to the pleura of the lung) , was quite straightforward . Exposure to asbestos , therefore , by the industrial workers and their families of asbestos-cement ( exposed through worker's clothes or living in the vicinity of the production processes employing asbestos ) was a direct passport and mass death.
However, the asbestos industry was very clever and managed to postpone the promulgation of laws prohibiting their usoen the world . Only in the 90s came to passing laws prohibiting it in Europe and the United States, after establishing thousands of deaths from this cause.
In the U.S., companies producing asbestos and used it in their processes fell into bankruptcy , as were sued by their workers massively or representatives of the victims, those who continue to die until today .
Why are people still dying if the asbestos is no longer used ? Recall that asbestos is a fiber of indestructibility , therefore still present in the environment it was spread as a result of the production processes used it carelessly and until today still remains in the people who inhaled by having worked in these processes were contaminated or otherwise, especially the families of the workers.
Asbestos, and just one of the mineral fiber that has been inhaled by people and not many years removed remains circulating in the body , and finally deposited in the lung pleura and cause (up to 40 years , inclusive) pleural mesothelioma death a slow and cruel death .
In Chile, newly enacted a law banning asbestos in 2001 , but not made by victims past, present and future and in the stubborn facts, scandalously protected and Mutual Pizarreño .
This special feature of asbestos , known well in advance by the company and the Belgian group Pizarreño Etex , was what took in his dark bet , which was the generous complicity of two actors : Security Mutual and time.
Indeed , while Pizarreño bet , knowing that disaster was causing to its workers and their families (as well as the surrounding community ) , would become evident only many years later ( but during that time accumulated mountains of money thanks to the life of their own workers ) , which has already begun to happen in a while. Over 400 workers of the company Pizarreño , in the commune of Maipú in Santiago , and in the municipality of San Pedro Concepcion ( where for many years it was a subsidiary of Pizarreño ) and family, have died in the past 20 years , mostly lung cancer , all associated with pleural mesothelioma .
A lot of Chileans today are also at risk of contracting mesothelioma pleural , for in their homes remain flat or corrugated plates of slaty containing asbestos and are very old . Anytime a child or an elderly may be exposed to contamination that indestructible asbestos was manufactured product to be released into the environment for any reason . This danger is real and potentially affects hundreds of thousands of people in our country.
But Pizarreño not act alone in these massive crimes and cruel. Had to do with the complicity of the Mutual Security of the Chilean Chamber of Construction, as this body was established to monitor and verify if workers knew the danger risked , recommend security alert regarding cases that were happening and none of it did. On the contrary , even to this day , the Mutual has hidden the evidence of their crimes , has provided misleading diagnoses to relatives of the victims themselves and there are medical professionals who have paid for these dark purposes .
Until today Pizarreño has protection authorities and politicians and even influences strongly the media so that the voices have warned about this genocide are not published in the newspapers .
When a body or a country organized a massacre of an ethnic or social group and systematically makes configures the Crime of Genocide . When does a company , then it is one that has an industrial character . In the U.S. and in Europe those responsible have paid with their property and jail ( if Monferrato in Italy , the most current ) .
In Chile are all background in justice for over 10 years and still not a single verdict that speaks of reparations to victims and their families. Mutual Pizarreño and did a good bet , but they forgot that all these victims left children and grandchildren who today seek that elusive justice, they are willing to find in Chile or internationally. We are not alone , it's a matter of time , who now plays for the victims and their families. Mutual Pizarreño and they know it. Its time to face justice approaches .
To begin the analysis must esepcificar that asbestos is a mineral and is microscopic in size of very fine fibers , which are accumulated in the form of powder for industrial use , it is indestructible and is used , among other uses , especially to protect extreme temperatures due to its high strength qualities , as well as for the manufacture of products for housing , especially as corrugated and smooth slaty , present in more than one million social housing in Chile and, indeed , much more in Latin America .
The company began using asbestos Pizarreño massively in the 1930s. Pizarreño Etex belongs to the Belgian group , who receive technical directives and trade for the purposes of methodologies and production goals.
Back in the 40s , it was found that asbestos character produced serious lung problems . In the '70s , the medical evidence possible to argue that the relationship between asbestos and pleural mesothelioma (a type normally serious and deadly form of cancer to the pleura of the lung) , was quite straightforward . Exposure to asbestos , therefore , by the industrial workers and their families of asbestos-cement ( exposed through worker's clothes or living in the vicinity of the production processes employing asbestos ) was a direct passport and mass death.
However, the asbestos industry was very clever and managed to postpone the promulgation of laws prohibiting their usoen the world . Only in the 90s came to passing laws prohibiting it in Europe and the United States, after establishing thousands of deaths from this cause.
In the U.S., companies producing asbestos and used it in their processes fell into bankruptcy , as were sued by their workers massively or representatives of the victims, those who continue to die until today .
Why are people still dying if the asbestos is no longer used ? Recall that asbestos is a fiber of indestructibility , therefore still present in the environment it was spread as a result of the production processes used it carelessly and until today still remains in the people who inhaled by having worked in these processes were contaminated or otherwise, especially the families of the workers.
Asbestos, and just one of the mineral fiber that has been inhaled by people and not many years removed remains circulating in the body , and finally deposited in the lung pleura and cause (up to 40 years , inclusive) pleural mesothelioma death a slow and cruel death .
In Chile, newly enacted a law banning asbestos in 2001 , but not made by victims past, present and future and in the stubborn facts, scandalously protected and Mutual Pizarreño .
This special feature of asbestos , known well in advance by the company and the Belgian group Pizarreño Etex , was what took in his dark bet , which was the generous complicity of two actors : Security Mutual and time.
Indeed , while Pizarreño bet , knowing that disaster was causing to its workers and their families (as well as the surrounding community ) , would become evident only many years later ( but during that time accumulated mountains of money thanks to the life of their own workers ) , which has already begun to happen in a while. Over 400 workers of the company Pizarreño , in the commune of Maipú in Santiago , and in the municipality of San Pedro Concepcion ( where for many years it was a subsidiary of Pizarreño ) and family, have died in the past 20 years , mostly lung cancer , all associated with pleural mesothelioma .
A lot of Chileans today are also at risk of contracting mesothelioma pleural , for in their homes remain flat or corrugated plates of slaty containing asbestos and are very old . Anytime a child or an elderly may be exposed to contamination that indestructible asbestos was manufactured product to be released into the environment for any reason . This danger is real and potentially affects hundreds of thousands of people in our country.
But Pizarreño not act alone in these massive crimes and cruel. Had to do with the complicity of the Mutual Security of the Chilean Chamber of Construction, as this body was established to monitor and verify if workers knew the danger risked , recommend security alert regarding cases that were happening and none of it did. On the contrary , even to this day , the Mutual has hidden the evidence of their crimes , has provided misleading diagnoses to relatives of the victims themselves and there are medical professionals who have paid for these dark purposes .
Until today Pizarreño has protection authorities and politicians and even influences strongly the media so that the voices have warned about this genocide are not published in the newspapers .
When a body or a country organized a massacre of an ethnic or social group and systematically makes configures the Crime of Genocide . When does a company , then it is one that has an industrial character . In the U.S. and in Europe those responsible have paid with their property and jail ( if Monferrato in Italy , the most current ) .
In Chile are all background in justice for over 10 years and still not a single verdict that speaks of reparations to victims and their families. Mutual Pizarreño and did a good bet , but they forgot that all these victims left children and grandchildren who today seek that elusive justice, they are willing to find in Chile or internationally. We are not alone , it's a matter of time , who now plays for the victims and their families. Mutual Pizarreño and they know it. Its time to face justice approaches .
The History of Asbestos - Documentary
The History of Asbestos is great documentary for anyone affected by asbestos. America's workers are suffering from asbestosis, mesothelioma and a number of asbestos related diseases because of corporate greed. See the full documentary about tragedy of America?s workers. Find out what you can do to protect the rights of all Americans. Watch the documentary now. This documentary is brought to you by the attorneys at Brent Coon and Associates, who are dedicated to helping the families devastated by asbestos.
Learn more about the most common lung diseases
Although Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer, but with respect to the lungs in general lung diseases comes in many shapes and sizes. Smokers are also massively more likely to develop lung disease because of the tar that clogs their airways, and the toxic chemicals from cigarettes that are trapped in the lungs by this sticky, black tar. As such, knowing some good at home remedies for lung disease will help you overcome the problems when they arise … and hopefully will stop you developing more if you stick with them
Chronic Bronchitis
Bronchitis is a nasty condition caused by inflammation of the bronchial tubes in your lungs. These tubs become inflamed when they are irritated by the tar and the toxic substances that they are infused with. The bronchial tubes swell and you begin to cough often and sometimes uncontrollably. You may also start to cough up sputum form the lungs as you try to get rid of the tar.
One way to help overcome bronchitis is to loosen up the tar and mucus in the lungs to help expel the sticky mass faster in an effort to calm down the swelling. This can be done by taking a steamy shower, or putting your heat over a bowl of steaming water. Another very helpful tip is to eat spicy foods such as chili and curries which are known to help liquefy mucus making it easier to cough up and remove.
Throat Infections
Your throat can be a breeding ground for viruses and other infections as your body’s immune system is lowered as it tries to fight against the tar and other toxins put into your body from smoking. It is also lacking its main defenses which are tiny hairs that gradually move tar and particles up and out of the throat where they can be expelled by coughing and no longer cause harm. These hairs have been destroyed by the tar and smoke you have inhaled over time, but can be regenerated once you stop smoking, and begin a lung detox.
To combat this you must boost your immune system and also keep your throat healthy. Drink a lot more water to wash the throat of as much of the cigarette leftovers as you can. You must also undertake a lifestyle change to promote better internal health. Exercise, healthy foods and a healthy state of mind are just a start. This will also help to cleanse your lungs.
Lung Cancer
We all know about lung cancer and how deadly it is. If you already have it, well, you are in the hands of medical professionals and home remedies cannot help you much. There are, however, ways that you can use to avoid GETTING lung cancer which is what you should be focusing on.
To avoid lung cancer and all other lung disease you need to undertake a complete lung detoxification regime. This is a multifaceted attack to improve the horrific state your lungs are in due to cigarette smoking. To find out more on how to achieve this lung cleanse in just a few weeks or months compared to the years it would take for your body to naturally heal.
Chronic Bronchitis
Bronchitis is a nasty condition caused by inflammation of the bronchial tubes in your lungs. These tubs become inflamed when they are irritated by the tar and the toxic substances that they are infused with. The bronchial tubes swell and you begin to cough often and sometimes uncontrollably. You may also start to cough up sputum form the lungs as you try to get rid of the tar.
One way to help overcome bronchitis is to loosen up the tar and mucus in the lungs to help expel the sticky mass faster in an effort to calm down the swelling. This can be done by taking a steamy shower, or putting your heat over a bowl of steaming water. Another very helpful tip is to eat spicy foods such as chili and curries which are known to help liquefy mucus making it easier to cough up and remove.
Throat Infections
Your throat can be a breeding ground for viruses and other infections as your body’s immune system is lowered as it tries to fight against the tar and other toxins put into your body from smoking. It is also lacking its main defenses which are tiny hairs that gradually move tar and particles up and out of the throat where they can be expelled by coughing and no longer cause harm. These hairs have been destroyed by the tar and smoke you have inhaled over time, but can be regenerated once you stop smoking, and begin a lung detox.
To combat this you must boost your immune system and also keep your throat healthy. Drink a lot more water to wash the throat of as much of the cigarette leftovers as you can. You must also undertake a lifestyle change to promote better internal health. Exercise, healthy foods and a healthy state of mind are just a start. This will also help to cleanse your lungs.
Lung Cancer
We all know about lung cancer and how deadly it is. If you already have it, well, you are in the hands of medical professionals and home remedies cannot help you much. There are, however, ways that you can use to avoid GETTING lung cancer which is what you should be focusing on.
To avoid lung cancer and all other lung disease you need to undertake a complete lung detoxification regime. This is a multifaceted attack to improve the horrific state your lungs are in due to cigarette smoking. To find out more on how to achieve this lung cleanse in just a few weeks or months compared to the years it would take for your body to naturally heal.
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
How I can sue, if i am Asbesto affected?
Although the EPA has issued regulations to promote protection from asbestos, and organizations such as the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has manufactured respirators for industrial use of asbestos exposure, workers are still suffering from asbestos-related diseases: so, in May 2005, a miner of 32 years old who thought he was the youngest person hired, died of cancer asbestos-related mesothelioma.
If you feel you have been exposed to high levels of asbestos, notify your employer and seek medical proof. Lung X-rays can help identify changes resulting from exposure to asbestos and asbestos fibers can be measured in blood tests and urine. If it is determined that you have an asbestos-related disease, contact an attorney to know your rights, and file a lawsuit for injuries. Deadlines The Statute states that anyone can start an asbestos-related lawsuit within two years of having discovered an asbestos-related disease, regardless of the last time of exposure. Individuals with asbestos-related diseases also may qualify for financial aid in accordance with state law for workers' compensation, including medical payments and damages awarded during a wrongful death lawsuit.
If you feel you have been exposed to high levels of asbestos, notify your employer and seek medical proof. Lung X-rays can help identify changes resulting from exposure to asbestos and asbestos fibers can be measured in blood tests and urine. If it is determined that you have an asbestos-related disease, contact an attorney to know your rights, and file a lawsuit for injuries. Deadlines The Statute states that anyone can start an asbestos-related lawsuit within two years of having discovered an asbestos-related disease, regardless of the last time of exposure. Individuals with asbestos-related diseases also may qualify for financial aid in accordance with state law for workers' compensation, including medical payments and damages awarded during a wrongful death lawsuit.
Mesothelioma: What You Should Know
Each year in the United States, approximately 3,000 workers are diagnosed with mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. The victims of mesothelioma are people of Hispanic origin, who through their work, were for many years, exposed to asbestos.
This website is dedicated to providing information and resources in Spanish to victims of mesothelioma and their families.
Here you will find:
Information about mesothelioma, including treatment options for the disease.
Information about asbestos and its relationship to mesothelioma.
Information about your legal rights to seek compensation from those responsible for their asbestos exposure.
This website is dedicated to providing information and resources in Spanish to victims of mesothelioma and their families.
Here you will find:
Information about mesothelioma, including treatment options for the disease.
Information about asbestos and its relationship to mesothelioma.
Information about your legal rights to seek compensation from those responsible for their asbestos exposure.
What is Mesothelioma?
What is Mesothelioma?
The National Cancer Institute states that "malignant mesothelioma", is a rare form of cancer, is a disease in which cancer cells (malignant) are in a bag inside the chest (the pleura) or abdomen (the peritoneum).
What should I do if I am exposed to asbestos? What happens if I am sick?
If you have been exposed to asbestos is important to tell your doctor! Even if you do not feel sick, the fact is that people generally do not show signs or symptoms of asbestos-related disease for 10-20 years or more after exposure. A doctor may order a chest x-ray, pulmonary function tests and other screening to tell if you have any health problems due to exposure to asbestos.
If you have developed health problems from asbestos, you may have a legal claim based on the circumstances of their exposure to it. A lawyer can tell you what legal options may be available for your situation.
The National Cancer Institute states that "malignant mesothelioma", is a rare form of cancer, is a disease in which cancer cells (malignant) are in a bag inside the chest (the pleura) or abdomen (the peritoneum).
What should I do if I am exposed to asbestos? What happens if I am sick?
If you have been exposed to asbestos is important to tell your doctor! Even if you do not feel sick, the fact is that people generally do not show signs or symptoms of asbestos-related disease for 10-20 years or more after exposure. A doctor may order a chest x-ray, pulmonary function tests and other screening to tell if you have any health problems due to exposure to asbestos.
If you have developed health problems from asbestos, you may have a legal claim based on the circumstances of their exposure to it. A lawyer can tell you what legal options may be available for your situation.
Overview malignant mesothelioma
Malignant mesothelioma is a disease in which cells form malignant (cancer) cells form in the lining of the chest or abdomen.
Malignant mesothelioma is a disease in which malignant cells are found (cancer) in the pleura (the thin layer of tissue that lines the chest cavity and covers the lungs) or the peritoneum (the thin layer of tissue that lines the abdomen and covers most of the organs in the abdomen). This summary is about malignant mesothelioma of the pleura.
Exposure to asbestos can affect the risk of malignant mesothelioma.
Anything that increases the risk of getting a disease is called a risk factor. Having a risk factor does not mean that you will get cancer, not having risk factors does not mean that you will not get cancer. Talk to your doctor if you think you may be at risk.
Many people with malignant mesothelioma have worked or lived in places where they inhaled or swallowed asbestos. After exposure to asbestos, it usually takes a long time until it forms a malignant mesothelioma. Other risk factors for malignant mesothelioma include:
Living with a person who works near asbestos.
Being exposed to a certain virus.
Possible signs of malignant mesothelioma include shortness of breath and pain under the rib cage.
Sometimes the cancer causes fluid to collect around the lung or abdomen. These symptoms may be caused by the fluid or malignant mesothelioma. Other conditions may cause the same symptoms. Consult your doctor if you have any of the following symptoms:
Shortness of breath.
Pain under the rib cage.
Abdominal pain or swelling thereof.
Lumps in the abdomen.
Weight loss for no known reason.
To detect (find) and diagnose malignant mesothelioma, tests are used to examine the inside of the chest and abdomen.
In some cases it is difficult to differentiate between malignant mesothelioma and lung cancer. You can use the following tests and procedures:
Physical exam and history: An exam of the body to check general signs of health, including checking for signs of disease, such as lumps or anything else that seems unusual. It also takes the history of health habits, exposure to asbestos, the diseases and the patient's previous treatments.
Ray: An x-ray of the organs and bones inside the chest. An x-ray is a type of energy beam that can go through the body and onto film, making a picture of areas inside the body.
Malignant mesothelioma is a disease in which malignant cells are found (cancer) in the pleura (the thin layer of tissue that lines the chest cavity and covers the lungs) or the peritoneum (the thin layer of tissue that lines the abdomen and covers most of the organs in the abdomen). This summary is about malignant mesothelioma of the pleura.
Exposure to asbestos can affect the risk of malignant mesothelioma.
Anything that increases the risk of getting a disease is called a risk factor. Having a risk factor does not mean that you will get cancer, not having risk factors does not mean that you will not get cancer. Talk to your doctor if you think you may be at risk.
Many people with malignant mesothelioma have worked or lived in places where they inhaled or swallowed asbestos. After exposure to asbestos, it usually takes a long time until it forms a malignant mesothelioma. Other risk factors for malignant mesothelioma include:
Living with a person who works near asbestos.
Being exposed to a certain virus.
Possible signs of malignant mesothelioma include shortness of breath and pain under the rib cage.
Sometimes the cancer causes fluid to collect around the lung or abdomen. These symptoms may be caused by the fluid or malignant mesothelioma. Other conditions may cause the same symptoms. Consult your doctor if you have any of the following symptoms:
Shortness of breath.
Pain under the rib cage.
Abdominal pain or swelling thereof.
Lumps in the abdomen.
Weight loss for no known reason.
To detect (find) and diagnose malignant mesothelioma, tests are used to examine the inside of the chest and abdomen.
In some cases it is difficult to differentiate between malignant mesothelioma and lung cancer. You can use the following tests and procedures:
Physical exam and history: An exam of the body to check general signs of health, including checking for signs of disease, such as lumps or anything else that seems unusual. It also takes the history of health habits, exposure to asbestos, the diseases and the patient's previous treatments.
Ray: An x-ray of the organs and bones inside the chest. An x-ray is a type of energy beam that can go through the body and onto film, making a picture of areas inside the body.
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