We have a similar story at my college. I worked in the library for 4 years as a student worker (shelved books, working the circ desk, then I was the only student promoted to Interlibrary Loan). They remodelled the library and closed it off to most people EXCEPT the staff, who had to brave the remodelling to go fetch books for patrons (as there was no where else to store the books). All the books had been covered in dust when we'd go to get them. Turns out, the dust was asbestos from the remodelling.
About 6 months after the remodelling began, my friend Angie was diagnosed with uterine cancer. She underwent chemo and was fine. Alittle less than a yearlater, they found cervical & ovarian cancer, they did chemo and a hysterectomy. While this was going on, another woman at work was diagnosed with a large mass on her ovary and a mass on her lung...then ANOTHER female worker was diagnosed with masses in her breast. It was at that time as well, that I had developed ovarian cysts and endometriosis. I had a couple cysts PAINFULLY rupture. I had never had anything happen so quickly. We also were all having issues breathing. My breathing is better, but 2 other women developed asthma. Sadly, Angie did pass away but I think she had really gave up fighting. Sheis antrue inspiration and I still think about her on a daily basis. Her humor was second to none.
She made working at the library tolerable if not fun.
As time goes on, we're all keeping in contact and ready to file a class action lawsuit if another incident of cancer surfaces. There has to be a connection. I mean, 4-5 women of different ages ranging from 20-70 all getting female reproductive and lung problems at the same time after the exposure from the remodelling? :XToo fishy to me.
I wish you luck with your Erin Brockovich'ing!
Still sending Good Vibes~~:hug2:~~ And so are my bunnies~~:bunny5Drizzle, :brownbunnyLatte, & :brown-bunnyHazelnut:groupparty:
