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What if your husband was exposed to asbestos but when autopsied no mesothelioma was found but he had a hilar mass in his lunglung cancer and his liver had metasizedIs this asbestos poisoning?
Roypa2
First- a disclaimer- I am a Safety Professional, but I am not a doctor. Some of this you really want to discuss with a doctor that has a good background in occupational medicine.
Asbestos fibers are like tiny spears. When you breathe them, they stick into the air sacks of your lungs- and scar tissue grows around them. The scar tissue is high in iron. It has a unique appearance on Xrays, and in tissue samples. A good pathologist should be able to tell if your husband had asbestosis (asbestos poisoning)
Asbestos is believed to be what is called a "co-carcinogen". If you smoke, it increases the chances of getting lung cancer. Was your husband's death caused by- or aided by- exposure to asbestos? No way to tell from here- and not everyone that gets exposed to ANY level of asbestos is killed by it. You may want to have a doctor that works with asbestos patients review your husband's xrays, and see what he says.
I wish I could give you a definite answer, but it will take a medical professional to do that. I'm sorry-
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What are some of the symptoms of asbestos poisoning?
Asbestos poisoning is a serious health risk. There are a number of symptoms associated with asbestos poisoning. Some of the symptoms are chest pain, coughing, coughing up mucous, and loss of appetite. Asbestos poisoning may lead to a type of cancer called Mesothelioma.
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What is asbestosis mesothelioma?
Asbestos poisoning is not a medical condition. Mesothelioma is a form of cancer and is one of several possible conditions that can result from exposure to asbestos.The term "asbestos poisoning" is nontechnical that lacks any precise meaning. It is generally used by those using over simplified terms to broadly describe the dispersal of asbestos fibers in a way that effects a community .
What are the types of Mesothelioma?
Pleural Mesothelioma affects the lungs, Peritoneal Mesothelioma affects the stomach and Pericardial Mesothelioma affects the heart. Pleural Mesothelioma was the cause of death of my father, he was exposed to asbestos while working in a ship yard, mixing and applying asbestos to pipes for Plumbing. It takes years for the tiny fibers from asbestos to eventually cause cancer.
does asbestos cause mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma can only be caused by asbestos exposure. It is a type of cancer that is specific to individuals who have inhaled or been exposed to asbestos in some way.
Can you get lung cancer from asbestos with out getting mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma IS lung cancer.
How many plumbers die of asbestos poisoning?
There is no disease called "asbestos poisoning." The dieseases caused by asbestos are asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma. Plumbers who worked in the 1970s and before might have suffered one or more of these diseases. Those who began wroking in the early 1980s or later probably will not, because asbestos disturbances were more tightly regulated and controlled.
Is mesothelioma and asbestos the same thing?
Mesothelioma is a form of lung cancer that is CAUSED by exposure to airborne asbestos fibers being inhaled.
What are the types of malignant mesothelioma?
Pleural Mesothelioma affects the lungs, Peritoneal Mesothelioma affects the stomach and Pericardial Mesothelioma affects the heart. Pleural Mesothelioma was the cause of death of my father, he was exposed to asbestos while working in a ship yard, mixing and applying asbestos to pipes for plumbing. It takes years for the tiny fibers from asbestos to eventually cause cancer.
How can mesothelioma be prevented?
Avoiding or limiting exposure to asbestos is the best way to prevent mesothelioma.
How can I learn more about mesothelioma?
You can learn more about mesothelioma, which is predominately caused by asbestos, at www.mesothelioma.com.
Where did warren zevon get mesothelioma?
Where he was around asbestos.
