Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes in Asbestos Scare
May 15, 2008 by Julie Bonner
Reportedly Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are being urged to seek medical treatment for the possibility that they were exposed to asbestos. For Tom’s birthday, the pair took a cruise on a Church of Scientology cruise ship with pals John Travolta and Kelly Preston. The cruise ship was later discovered to have dangerous levels of blue asbestos.
Toxicologist Dr. Chris Coggins explains: “This is the most dangerous type of asbestos because the fibers are smaller than the white asbestos and can penetrate the lung more easily.
“Once diagnosed with mesothelioma, the victim has six months to a year to live. It gradually reduces lung function until the victim is no longer able to breathe and dies.”
The Church of Scientology cruise ship is often used to host parties and events and is currently undergoing testing.
Well that’s down-right scary! I hope they get tested and that everything turns out okay.
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