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Merlin Olsen, a Hall of Fame defensive lineman with the Los Angeles Rams, died Thursday after a battle with Mesothelioma cancer. He was 69. Merlin Olsen played with the Los Angeles Rams from 1962 to 1976. In his 15 seasons, he never missed a game.

Not everyone has the perfect working environment. And, some are subject to extreme conditions that can be harmful, and potentially deadly. One of the more recent findings is that places with poor ventilation can cause you to acquire Mesothelioma. You may have been up late, seeing lawyer advertisements on television offering compensation for those exposed to asbestos at unclean working environments. But, what is Mesothelioma?

Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that makes itself present by the symptoms of shortness of breath, and dramatic weight loss. If you have these symptoms, you definitely do not want to wait for it to be too late. Be proactive in your own health. For there are an assortment of tests available to detect Mesothelioma in it’s early stages.

Lots of times, Mesothelioma can be found by a series of CT scans and X-rays. It is very important that if you feel something just isn’t right that you call your health care provider immediately. It could mean the difference between life or death. There are a vast variety of treatment plans out there, and your doctor will know which one works for you in particular. Don’t be careless and neglect your future health either.