Asbestos and the Cancers Associated with Exposure
Many decades before, asbestos is considered as a miracle mineral and it is used in about 3,000 industries and products in the United States. Asbestos is a highly-fibrous mineral composed of long, durable, and flexible fibers. It is also resistant to heat and chemical hurt.
Whole and intact asbestos is not harmful; but the asbestos fibers are tough and very tiny. They are not seen by the naked eye so they can be inhaled or ingested without notice. Individuals are more likely to get heavy asbestos exposure in the work place while performing high-risk and asbestos-related jobs.
Asbestos Causes Many Types of Cancer
Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer, which is nearly exclusively linked to heavy asbestos exposure, but about 2,000 new cases are diagnosed in the US every year
Mesothelioma has three types: pleura (lungs), peritoneal (abdominal cavity), and pericardium (heart).
The prognosis is poor because symptoms typically appear during the advanced stages of the cancer. There is no cure but treatment options include: surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, alternative therapies, and participation in clinical trials.
Lung Cancer is not exclusively caused by asbestos. Other environmental factors (like cigarette smoke, pollution, and many more) are involved but asbestos exposure can hasten the development of the disease. But, there is some evidence that linked asbestos exposure to small-cell and non-small-cell lung cancer.
Other types of cancer linked to asbestos include: Laryngeal, kidney, esophageal, intestinal, gallbladder, and colon.
Other Types of Cancer are found in the: colon, intestines, esophagus, and gallbladder.
What are the Occupations with High Risk for Asbestos Cancer?
People who work or stay in places where high levels of airborne asbestos fibers most of the time are at higher risk to develop asbestos-related cancer. These occupations include: shipbuilding and shipyard, construction and demolition, drywall installation and removal, firefighting and fireproofing, production of certain textiles, and automotive brake repair.
If you want information on the types of cancers associated with asbestos, learn articles and videos on mesothelioma on the New Jersey Mesothelioma Lawyer Blog.
Candace Asbemeso
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