article_snippet.sent: Joe, whose great-grandmother died after being exposed to asbestos while working at a factory, revealed whose great-grandmother initially thought it was a last-century phenomenon.
article_snippet.sent: Among the contributors is Lauren Ross, 56, from Didsbury, Manchester, who lost her husband Frank in 2007.
article_snippet.sent: Lauren Ross, 56, from Didsbury, Manchester, lost her husband Frank, a shop fitter and joiner, in 2007 to mesothelioma, an aggressive form of lung cancer caused by exposure to microscopic asbestos fibres .
article_snippet.sent: Mrs Ross has vowed to continue raising awareness .
article_snippet.sent: What really upset Frank was the fact that Frank must have been bringing asbestos into our house for years, potentially affecting me and our four children,' she added. '
article_snippet.sent: This was something Frank had absolutely no idea about.'
article_snippet.sent: Despite experiencing a great deal of pain, Frank continued to raise awareness about the risks of asbestos, and necessary measures to protect workers. '
article_snippet.sent: Since Frank death I am determined to continue Frank work in raising awareness, and also to make it clear to tradespeople that - unless you follow all the necessary safety procedures - there is a chance you are taking asbestos home to the ones you love,' says Mrs Ross.