JNSmith
04-06-10, 00:40
Hello there, I would like to introduce myself under the name of JNSmith.
I have had a fear about cancer ever since both my grandfathers died of lung cancer on the same day.
Recently I have been reflecting on my short life so far. And thanks to a new found hypochondria, I haven't been the happiest camper.
I seem to pass phases. A few months ago it was stomach cancer. Then it was lung cancer. Both were very unrealistic as I did not smoke, and I keep a healthy diet strictly. But never has a fear hit me such as asbestos related disease.
Asbestosis, mesothelioma etc.
As a child I used to urban explore. I was a child, guess I still am. Stupid, foolish and curious. I found myself in old buildings a few times.
Recently discovering the dangers of asbestos, I begas to wonder. One fiber is enough to cause Mesothelioma, it's in the air naturally which is fair, but going in to old buildings, with the possibility of having asbestos is more than 60%. I fear I have been exposed to too much. I didn't disturb anything in them as far as I know though. I went in, took a peek, got out. If I'm lucky, and I don't want to bet on luck, I didn't disturb any fibers and should be safe. Though the buildings were not in good condition, which leaves me to more anxiety. So much so that every old house I pass by on the street walking, or concrete slabs on the pathway that are broken, I try to avoid.
I don't know what I want from here. But I just want to be sure, if anybody had similar experiences. I want to know if I've bit the bullet or if I missed it by an inch or a millimeter. I want some peace of mind, good or bad.
Thank you,
JNSmith
I have had a fear about cancer ever since both my grandfathers died of lung cancer on the same day.
Recently I have been reflecting on my short life so far. And thanks to a new found hypochondria, I haven't been the happiest camper.
I seem to pass phases. A few months ago it was stomach cancer. Then it was lung cancer. Both were very unrealistic as I did not smoke, and I keep a healthy diet strictly. But never has a fear hit me such as asbestos related disease.
Asbestosis, mesothelioma etc.
As a child I used to urban explore. I was a child, guess I still am. Stupid, foolish and curious. I found myself in old buildings a few times.
Recently discovering the dangers of asbestos, I begas to wonder. One fiber is enough to cause Mesothelioma, it's in the air naturally which is fair, but going in to old buildings, with the possibility of having asbestos is more than 60%. I fear I have been exposed to too much. I didn't disturb anything in them as far as I know though. I went in, took a peek, got out. If I'm lucky, and I don't want to bet on luck, I didn't disturb any fibers and should be safe. Though the buildings were not in good condition, which leaves me to more anxiety. So much so that every old house I pass by on the street walking, or concrete slabs on the pathway that are broken, I try to avoid.
I don't know what I want from here. But I just want to be sure, if anybody had similar experiences. I want to know if I've bit the bullet or if I missed it by an inch or a millimeter. I want some peace of mind, good or bad.
Thank you,
JNSmith