The British Lung Foundation (BLF) has developed a survey for people with mesothelioma, their family members and people who have lost a close one to the deadly disease.  Malignant mesothelioma is a cancer that affects the lining of the chest.  The cause of the cancer is due to inhaling asbestos fibers.  Commonly, it takes anywhere from 15-40 years after exposure to develop mesothelioma.  According to the BLF, mesothelioma kills one person every five hours in the UK.  The high rates of this cancer are believed to be due to the region’s history of shipbuilding and heavy industry.

The survey is being offered in hopes to better understand and meet the needs of people who are currently coping with the disease or anyone who’s life has been affected by the deadly disease.  The BLF is also hoping to use information gathered to help form campaigning messages for 2009 Action Mesothelioma Day, which will be held in several regions February 27.

For those in the UK, to complete the survey please visit the BLF website at www.lunguk.org/mesosurvey.  The survey only takes 10 minutes to complete.

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