Mesothelioma is a terminal disease which is caused by asbestos exposure. Those who have battled the disease, their care givers, and their loved ones are usually in a unique position to understand the difficulties associated with mesothelioma. Still considered relatively rare, the average American has likely never come across anyone who has mesothelioma, and hence may have a difficult time understanding or identifying with the way the disease works or the symptoms it causes. In order to spread more awareness of the disease, the Wall Street Journal published the following video in 2013.
The subject of the video, Bill McQueen, was diagnosed with the disease in 2011. The Wall Street Journal spent a year with the surgeon, documenting his journey. This heart wrenching video shows how those of Bill’s generation were exposed to asbestos on a massive scale. Bill’s bother died from mesothelioma, and his sister also died from a similar disease. Despite remaining strong and hopeful until the end, Bill died from the disease in about a year.
If you, or anyone you know, have developed asbestos related disease such as mesothelioma or lung cancer, contact the California Mesothelioma Attorneys at Brayton Purcell, LLP now at 855-346-6652.
