11th January 2024

A 91-year-old lady is seen on the respiratory ward.

A 91-year-old lady is seen on the respiratory ward. She is undergoing an elective therapeutic aspiration of her known malignant pleural effusion secondary to malignant mesothelioma. She had worked in various factories throughout her life but spent most of her career in the cotton mills until she retired at 65. She is interested in knowing when she may have been exposed to asbestos. 

Given this lady’s diagnosis, when is she likely to have been exposed to asbestos? 

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.