This touching story is from an article published in the United Kingdom. I thought that I should share it, just for the human aspect. It's proof positive that as human beings, no matter where we live on this great planet, we're still the same on the inside - same hopes and dreams for a good, healthy and long life for ourselves, our loved ones, and even for those who we most likely will never hear of, let alone meet. We also seem to share that same innate desire to help those we are able to help, however we are able to help them, and even despite our limitations, we still find a way!
A WORTHING lady whose spouse died from an asbestos-related cancer is raising awareness of the illness in a bid to improve treatment and inform people of the dangers of asbestos.
Peter Mann sadly died from mesothelioma on June 14 of this year, an elderly gentleman of 69, after being diagnosed with the more-and-more-common illness months earlier.
He had, in the mid-1950s, begun his exposure to asbestos when he worked as an neophyte plumber. But, as is familiar with mesothelioma, the illness remained dormant until January of this year when he and his wife, Hazel Mann, received the painful news of his diagnosis.
Hazel, of Limbrick Lane, (UK) mentioned that her spouse “kept fighting until the end” notwithstanding the “horrendous” suffering of his condition. The 63-year-old said: “When he was diagnosed they asked him if he wanted to know how long he had to live and he said ‘no’. “The sunrise before he died, he was suffering terribly, but he kept trying to get up to walk- it was horrendous." “He didn’t wish to die and he kept fighting until the end. My mom had lung cancer and it was bad, but she was not suffering nearly as much as my spouse was. You just can’t suppose what it was like.”
To coincide with Mesothelioma Awareness Day, on Friday, Hazel and her family spent the afternoon near the Bandstand in Worthing, raising donations for "Mesothelioma UK" with a donation bucket, in addition to handing out pamphlets about the disease. Hazel and her family raised L3350, that will go to the philanthropic group, "Mesothelioma UK". Hazel added: “I’d likewise like to express gratitude to all the inexhaustible people who donated. “The number of people with mesothelioma will shortly attain its peak, and it affects around 2,000 people any year. Although there is reduction in the amount of asbestos around, people are still coming into contact with it, and people must be aware that you do not have to work with asbestos to develop mesothelioma. There are people who washed the clothing of an associate who obtain it.”
This leaves the possibilities much more profound than any of us had previously believed, as well as increasing the circle of those we know and love who are now at risk of that dreaded diagnosis at some point in the future. With that in mind, please do remain vigilant in observing or watching for any new symptoms, which you can find described on this site, in the article which names and describes this dreaded disease, along with listing the various forms, as well as the symptoms.
Thank you all for reading and sharing this information with all who will listen, so that anyone who may be at risk can also remain watchful. Thank you also for your kind comments, and kind support, as I greatly appreciate it.
Blessings,
ninib :)
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A WORTHING lady whose spouse died from an asbestos-related cancer is raising awareness of the illness in a bid to improve treatment and inform people of the dangers of asbestos.
Peter Mann sadly died from mesothelioma on June 14 of this year, an elderly gentleman of 69, after being diagnosed with the more-and-more-common illness months earlier.
He had, in the mid-1950s, begun his exposure to asbestos when he worked as an neophyte plumber. But, as is familiar with mesothelioma, the illness remained dormant until January of this year when he and his wife, Hazel Mann, received the painful news of his diagnosis.
Hazel, of Limbrick Lane, (UK) mentioned that her spouse “kept fighting until the end” notwithstanding the “horrendous” suffering of his condition. The 63-year-old said: “When he was diagnosed they asked him if he wanted to know how long he had to live and he said ‘no’. “The sunrise before he died, he was suffering terribly, but he kept trying to get up to walk- it was horrendous." “He didn’t wish to die and he kept fighting until the end. My mom had lung cancer and it was bad, but she was not suffering nearly as much as my spouse was. You just can’t suppose what it was like.”
To coincide with Mesothelioma Awareness Day, on Friday, Hazel and her family spent the afternoon near the Bandstand in Worthing, raising donations for "Mesothelioma UK" with a donation bucket, in addition to handing out pamphlets about the disease. Hazel and her family raised L3350, that will go to the philanthropic group, "Mesothelioma UK". Hazel added: “I’d likewise like to express gratitude to all the inexhaustible people who donated. “The number of people with mesothelioma will shortly attain its peak, and it affects around 2,000 people any year. Although there is reduction in the amount of asbestos around, people are still coming into contact with it, and people must be aware that you do not have to work with asbestos to develop mesothelioma. There are people who washed the clothing of an associate who obtain it.”
This leaves the possibilities much more profound than any of us had previously believed, as well as increasing the circle of those we know and love who are now at risk of that dreaded diagnosis at some point in the future. With that in mind, please do remain vigilant in observing or watching for any new symptoms, which you can find described on this site, in the article which names and describes this dreaded disease, along with listing the various forms, as well as the symptoms.
Thank you all for reading and sharing this information with all who will listen, so that anyone who may be at risk can also remain watchful. Thank you also for your kind comments, and kind support, as I greatly appreciate it.
Blessings,
ninib :)
Email to a friend
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