Cancer Couple

We, David and Jana, were diagnosed with cancer within an 11 day period in 2010. What a surprise! I have mesothelioma, and Jana has chronic myelogenous leukemia, and this blog chronicles our experiences with these diseases. To get started, first take a look at the back stories on right below. Most posts are straight reporting of our experiences; however, a few are more analytic and philosophical (perhaps of more general interest) and can be found repeated in the Selected Posts list.

October 28, 2013

Asbestos Facts

Last Friday was Mesothelioma Awareness Day, and I have been asked by the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance ( www.mesothelioma.com) to share some facts about asbestos, the cause of mesothelioma. I can's say that I support a complete ban of asbestos, but its use should be limited to those that are safe and for which there is no better product. Interestingly, my oncologist says that because there is no heavy industry in Denver that uses asbestos, teachers are the occupational group with the highest incidence of mesothelioma here.