Mesothelioma
Dear readers,
Ten months.
300 days.
7,200 hours.
That is an average that people are given to live when diagnosed with mesothelioma, a deadly cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. Every year around 3,000 people are diagnosed with this horrible cancer.
We can be the voice for those who no long are able to speak. We can raise awareness for this cause. Because together we can make a difference.
Meet Heather Von St. James
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Heather said, "Eight years ago, I was diagnosed with mesothelioma; a rare and deadly cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. I had just given birth to our daughter Lily, and was only given 15 months to live. After a life saving surgery that included the removal of my left lung, I made it my life’s mission to educate people about this deadly disease and it’s cause."
Here at We Laugh - we stand with you Heather! We believe in making a difference - we believe as we stand together we can make a difference in this fight against cancer. And we can win. It may not be tomorrow, but I know in the future as keep moving forward, changes will be made, questions will be answered. As Lindsay wrote to me, "From awareness grows hope. Each voice could save a life!"
Ten months.
300 days.
7,200 hours.
That is an average that people are given to live when diagnosed with mesothelioma, a deadly cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. Every year around 3,000 people are diagnosed with this horrible cancer.
We can be the voice for those who no long are able to speak. We can raise awareness for this cause. Because together we can make a difference.
Meet Heather Von St. James
Heather said, "Eight years ago, I was diagnosed with mesothelioma; a rare and deadly cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. I had just given birth to our daughter Lily, and was only given 15 months to live. After a life saving surgery that included the removal of my left lung, I made it my life’s mission to educate people about this deadly disease and it’s cause."
DID YOU KNOW?
- ASBESTOS IS STILL NOT BANNED IN THE US. Roughly 30 million pounds are still used each year.
- Asbestos fibers are invisible to the naked eye.
- Even more than 30 years after the peak of its use, asbestos exposure is still the NUMBER ONE cause of occupational cancer in the US.
- Asbestos can still be found in many homes, schools, and commercial or industrial buildings.
- Asbestos was once used in more than 3,000 consumer products including household items such as toasters and hair dryers – some of which may still be in use.
- Navy Veterans are at the greatest risk to develop mesothelioma as asbestos was widely used in Naval ships and shipyards.
- NO AMOUNT of exposure to asbestos is safe.
Here at We Laugh - we stand with you Heather! We believe in making a difference - we believe as we stand together we can make a difference in this fight against cancer. And we can win. It may not be tomorrow, but I know in the future as keep moving forward, changes will be made, questions will be answered. As Lindsay wrote to me, "From awareness grows hope. Each voice could save a life!"
Will you join us in this fight against mesothelioma?
Love,
Megan
Mesothelioma Law Firm
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