There are three recognized types of mesothelioma. Pleural mesothelioma is the most common form of the disease, accounting for roughly 70% of cases, and occurs in the lining of the lung known as the pleura. Peritoneal mesothelioma occurs in the lining of the abdominal cavity, known as the peritoneum and pericardial mesothelioma originates in the pericardium, which lines the heart.

Durban - An Empangeni man had a lucky escape after his rebuilt motorbike burst into flames when he took it out on the road last week.
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Biker, Vaugn Renou-Rutherford, said on Wednesday he was determined to finish the repairs to the damaged bike as a Christmas present to himself.

He spent just over a week rebuilding the GS850 1979 Suzuki with three of his friends.
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“I got a GS850 which was all rusted, and a second one had been in an accident and then I took a few parts from another Suzuki which I have. It took four of us from Friday to the following Sunday, working nonstop, to get the bike done.


“Then we took it on a ride to Heatonville and were on our way home when my buddy saw flames coming from the bike. We stopped in a cul-de-sac and the residents in the road came out with buckets of water and sand. One little guy even came out with his beach bucket,” said Renou-Rutherford, who also had an extinguisher.

He suffered no injuries, but had to watch helplessly as his bike was engulfed in flames.

“I was lucky and no-one was hurt in the incident. I don’t know why it caught fire.

“All my life I have been a biker and am used to fixing them up. I am stripping it now and it is going back together. Hopefully it will be finished before Christmas - it will be my present to me,” he said.

In another flaming incident this week, a car caught fire in the Musgrave Centre parking area late on Monday afternoon.

A witness said the driver of a black Audi tried to start his car and he heard the car being revved, before the vehicle caught alight.

Musgrave Centre general manager, Mariam Omarjee, confirmed the incident, saying the mall’s guards reacted and extinguished the flames before firefighters and police arrived.
There are three recognized types of mesothelioma. Pleural mesothelioma is the most common form of the disease, accounting for roughly 70% of cases, and occurs in the lining of the lung known as the pleura. Peritoneal mesothelioma occurs in the lining of the abdominal cavity, known as the peritoneum and pericardial mesothelioma originates in the pericardium, which lines the heart. An individual may be at risk to develop mesothelioma if he or she was exposed to asbestos in the workplace or at home. Mesothelioma is caused by exposure to asbestos and the inhalation of asbestos particles. In most cases, mesothelioma symptoms will not appear in an individual exposed to asbestos until many years after the exposure has occurred. Those with a past asbestos exposure history experiencing symptoms should consult a physician with experience in accurately diagnosing mesothelioma. The earlier mesothelioma is diagnosed, the more likely it is to be caught at an early stage. At earlier stages of mesothelioma progression, more treatment options are available and oftentimes a better prognosis is given.
 
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