There is no cure for mesothelioma, which means that prevention is crucial to avoiding the fatal lung disease. Preventing mesothelioma means avoiding asbestos exposure, even in small doses. The U.S. Occupational and Health Administration (OSHA) has specific regulations pertaining to asbestos exposure in the workplace. If you work in an industry with a risk of asbestos exposure, your employer should provide warnings and take action to minimize asbestos exposure.
For non-occupational asbestos exposure, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends the following to protect yourself from asbestos exposure:
- Do not sweep, vacuum, sand or scrape any surfaces that you think might contain asbestos
- If you discover asbestos in your home, have trained professionals remove it
- Stop smoking – studies show that smokers have a far greater risk of developing mesothelioma compared to non-smokers
- Have your doctor check for mesothelioma in your regular check-ups
Mesothelioma is one of the most painful and difficult forms of cancer to treat. You can have mesothelioma for decades and not even know it. Unfortunately, many mesothelioma patients contracted the lung cancer because their employers failed to warn them or take proper precautions to minimize exposure to deadly asbestos fibers.
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