Asbestos in Lost Wax Casting Molds
Concerned that your exposure to asbestos in lost wax casting molds and other jewelry making supplies could lead to asbestos-related diseases such as asbestosis, pleural plaques and mesothelioma?
Asbestos was used to line some lost wax casting molds, putting jewelry makers and others who use the technique at risk for asbestos exposure. Other asbestos-containing jewelry-making tools include some soldering and pounding boards and heat-resistant gloves. Exposure to asbestos can lead to numerous asbestos related diseases, including pleural plaques, and mesothelioma, a rare but deadly form of cancer. Some cases of malignant mesothelioma have been found in jewelers.
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How asbestos can cause mesothelioma and other illnesses
Asbestos is the general term for a group of different naturally occurring fibrous forms of several mineral silicates. These silicates grow in crystal structures of billions of microscopic fibers that are so light they can remain suspended in the air for hours or even days.
These tiny asbestos fibers break off easily, and can be inhaled by the thousands in each breath. While many inhaled fibers will make their way out of the body, some can become embedded in the mesothelium, the delicate wall of cells that line many of the body’s internal organs.
Asbestosis and mesothelioma cancer can lie dormant for many years and decades after the asbestos exposure, suddenly “flowering” without any warning.
Asbestos can also cause lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer deaths in the world. Many experts believe that the number of asbestos victims worldwide has been vastly underestimated, with the cause of death often listed on the death certificate as heart attack, lung cancer, kidney failure, instead of asbestos related disease. If you have been exposed to asbestos, it is critical that you learn about the symptoms of asbestos related diseases immediately.
Are you or a loved one eligible for a mesothelioma settlement?
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma or any other asbestos-related disease from workplace or home exposure to asbestos, contact an experienced mesothelioma lawyer immediately - you may be eligible for a mesothelioma settlement. Mesothelioma attorneys have helped thousands of mesothelioma patients win compensation for lost wages and medical costs.