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Can you get lung cancer from asbestos with out getting mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma IS lung cancer.
Asbestos breaks down into small fibers. What may result If these fibers are inhaled?
Asbestosis is a restrictive lung disease which can be fatal. In addition, exposure to asbestos can cause lung cancer and a cancer of the lung lining called mesothelioma. While lung cancer has a number of associated causes, asbestosis and mesothelioma are uniquely associated with exposure to asbestos.
Asbestos breaks down into small fibers what may result if these fibers are inhaled?
Asbestosis is a restrictive lung disease which can be fatal. In addition, exposure to asbestos can cause lung cancer and a cancer of the lung lining called mesothelioma. While lung cancer has a number of associated causes, asbestosis and mesothelioma are uniquely associated with exposure to asbestos.
Can mesothelioma cause lung cancer?
Mesothelioma, more precisely malignant mesothelioma, is a rare form of cancer that develops from the protective lining that covers many of the body's internal organs, the mesothelium. It is usually caused by exposure to asbestos, which are caused by the exposure of the industry factory and mesothelioma can be of loss of weight, loss of appetite for food.
What are the hazards of the asbestos?
One type of asbestos (chrysotile) can cause a type of lung cancer (mesothelioma) and most types of asbestos cause a lung disease called asbestosis (a type of silicosis), when small airborne fibers of the asbestos are inhaled.
Where can I get treatment for Pleural Mesothelioma in Wisconsin?
Looks like there is a trial in your area www.mesothelioma-lung-cancer.org/mesothelioma-clinical-trial.html
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 disadvantages of the asbestos?
The primary disadvantage of asbestos is that it can cause lung cancer and mesothelioma if the fibers are breathed in. Some suspect cancer can also result if the fibers are in the water you drink.
How many types of Lung Cancer are there?
There are over 200 types (see http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=2545) however only 13 account for over 95% of all cases. The most common cancer is skin cancer (from sun exposure) and the most deadly avoidable disease is lung cancer (smoking).
What are the first signs of lung mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer of the lung. It's first signs and symptoms include: weight loss, the formation of a mass in the abdomen, fatigue, shortness of breath, problems with bowel movements, and blood in coughing.
All lung diseases that begin with the letter m?
mesothelioma
What are all the different types of lung conditions caused from 9 11 attack?
mesothelioma
