People living and working in New York on that fateful day when the Twin Towers came down are becoming ill in growing numbers. World Trade first responders and others are developing lasting coughs, lung diseases and now other cancers caused by breathing the toxic mix of asbestos, dioxine, benezine, and other carcinogens released at and colse to the site.
Eventually some are likely to organize mesothelioma-a disease specifically linked to exposure to asbestos. And some who were there will also begin to organize potentially lethal blood clots. Patients with cancer of all types tend to have a significantly higher risk of blood clotting then the normal population. Because of its severity as a disease, scientists decided to try to find out either patients with mesothelioma also follow that trend.
Mesothelioma Victims
In a small study in the state of New Mexico the rate of dangerous (thromboembolism) among mesothelioma patients was significantly higher-close to duplicate the rate-among other cancer patients. This is yet other way this disease can kill or disable its victims. If you know someone who may be at risk for mesothelioma, be sure to let them know they should talk to their physician about the advisability of taking blood thinners (anticoagulants).
There are similarities in the middle of the victims of the Towers tragedy and those who've developed mesothelioma as a follow of manufacturers who failed to contribute sufficient warnings and protective clothing and equipment for citizen working colse to asbestos. The contrast is there will be a far larger group outcry when the consequences to salvage workers at the 9/11 disaster become tasteless knowledge. When you've been the victim of such failures in the hidden sector, you have to look harder to find a voice on your behalf.
Be sure to find a physician who understands the need to keep an open mind about diagnosing and treating mesothelioma. And if you've been diagnosed, please don't hesitate to call if you have any questions about your right to file a lawsuit for payment or other damages for being exposed to asbestos at work. Mesothelioma is a killer disease and you and your family deserve to understand your legal rights.
Lung Diseases Up Among 9-11 salvage Workers