Welcome to Philadelphia Mesothelioma News. If you are wondering why I made this blog, it is because as a city that used to (and still does) make things, Philadelphia shares the same problems that other industrial cities and towns have: a lot of the factories and plants have closed or moved, pollution problems near old work sites, and of course, asbestos exposure--the cause of mesothelioma.
There are jobs that exposed people to asbestos that exist in every town: for example, construction, especially demolition and dry-wall installation. Carpentry, roofing, flooring, plumbing, electricians, car mechanics, fire fighters, staff and inmates in prisons and jails: the list of jobs where you could have been exposed to asbestos goes on and on. If you had a job that involved dealing with pipes, wires, engines, building materials, etc., in the years before the government started regulating asbestos exposure, it is likely you had some exposure to asbestos.
If you live in Philly or are in the area (Bucks County, New Jersey, etc.), there are a lot of good mesothelioma doctors and cancer clinics nearby, like Fox Chase, Thomas Jefferson, and UPenn, just to name a few. You're also not too far from hospitals like NewYork-Presbyterian, Sloan Kettering, Mount Sinai, and NYU.
Most of the news in this blog will be about asbestos in Philadelphia now: where they are finding it, and where it has been. A mix of history and news. There will also be posts for people who have had mesothelioma, and people who work with it (doctors, lawyers, politicians who are against asbestos exposure).
If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment, or email me at roberts.marcus316@gmail.com.
P.S. Yes, that photo was taken at Connie Mack stadium, and no, I didn't take it. It's from 1960. I'm not saying there was asbestos at Connie Mack, I just thought it was a good photo. I'll be including lots of old photos and maps, too, so if you have any you want to share, you know how to reach me.
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