A tragic incident unfolded as a woman’s routine household task is believed to have contributed to her untimely demise due to asbestos-related cancer, according to her family. Veronica Kidman passed away shortly after being diagnosed with mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer associated with asbestos exposure. The family suspects that she unknowingly inhaled asbestos fibers while cleaning the dusty work clothes of her late husband, Ian, a former BT field engineer, between 1971 and 1989.
Veronica, a former medical secretary, vividly remembered the dust-covered attire Ian would bring home regularly, prompting her to scrub his clothes multiple times a week. The family speculates that the fibers from Ian’s work environments led to Veronica’s illness over thirty years later. Ian’s job involved visiting various locations to fix telephone and switchboard issues, potentially exposing him to asbestos-lagged pipes and resin.
Following Veronica’s passing, her children are urging individuals who worked with Ian to come forward with any pertinent information. Describing Veronica as a vibrant and active individual who enjoyed Pilates and walks with her dogs, her family noticed a decline in her health marked by persistent fatigue before her diagnosis.
Veronica endured symptoms like abdominal pain and fatigue for years before the mesothelioma diagnosis, which ultimately claimed her life within a week of being identified. Her family hopes that sharing her story on Action Mesothelioma Day will shed light on the dangers of asbestos exposure and encourage former colleagues to provide insights into her potential exposure. An asbestos-related disease lawyer representing the family emphasized the risks associated with asbestos exposure and the importance of workplace safety.
The family seeks information from individuals who worked at specific BT locations during Ian’s tenure, while a BT Group spokesperson expressed condolences and noted the absence of any legal claims from the family.
