Linda;
In regards to beryllium and cancer - I don’t know. But there is
another killing path to be aware of and that is berylicosis. Its a
disease of the lungs you get from breathing beryllium dust. A
particular nasty killer it is too, and it doesn’t take much.
Has been some publicity in our area because the workers in a
beryllium plant have found out that the company they work for has
been exposing them to it without regard for their health and exposure
standards.
Check it out to get the real scoop, but no cutting, grinding, etc.
unless you are really protected with respirators, overclothes, etc.
Wives have caught it from washing the clothes of a beryllium worker.
Seems some people are “allergic” to it and very susceptible.
Be very careful if working this element.
Eric