Mesothelioma

“As we pay tribute to former workers on this day of remembrance, we need to take action to protect current workers who are still being abused.” “Asbestos has touched the lives of millions of people, each with names and families, like Nellie Kershaw, the 33 year old factory worker, who was the first case of asbestosis published in medical literature in 1927,” said Dr.

Richard A.

Lemen, Assistant Surgeon General, USPHS (ret.), and Co-Scientific Director of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization.

“Today we think of the thousands of people, like Nellie Kershaw, who have lost their lives to the highly preventable diseases caused by asbestos.” “Somberly, we honor and remember victims who have died from asbestos exposure,” said Linda Reinstein, Executive Director, Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization.

“Americans and businesses can’t afford to wait any longer for legislation that focuses on education, research and a ban on asbestos.

Tragically, many victims’ symptoms go unrecognized for years before being diagnosed with an incurable respiratory disease or cancer.

Prevention is the only cure for asbestos diseases.” About Asbestos Diseas...

It's not clear how Zevon contracted the disease - he may have been exposed as a child in his father's carpet store, in his parents' attic, or even through the soundproofing material used in old recording studios.

"That's the scary thing about "It only takes the briefest exposure, and it can linger in your body for decades.

The number of cases is going up each year." Though Zevon's life was cut short, his friends and family are optimistic that his music can live on.

"He believed that whether it's Stravinsky or the Beatles, that most things fade away," says Crystal.

"And yet there is something about music, a part of it that is forever.

He wanted his songs to last in that way." -Bob Mehr; 529-2517 .month { font-family:arial,sans-serif; color:#303070; font-size:10pt; font-weight:bold; padding:3px 6px 3px 6px; background-color:#A8A8C9; } .days { width: 27px; font-size:9pt; } .daysofweek { width: 27px; font-size:10pt; } .weekends { width: 27px; font-size:9pt; } Event Categories Entertainment Arts & Museums Sports & Recreation Health & Fitness General & Regional Submit your event Today's Newspaper Ads Browse or search for print ads Sales Circulars Find local sales and online deals!

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