Mesothelioma & Other Asbestos Diseases

Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. It affects either the pleura (lining of the chest cavity) or peritoneum (lining of the abdominal cavity).

Mesothelioma is unique to those who have been exposed to asbestos. Those most at risk of developing mesothelioma are people who have worked with or around asbestos or products containing it, and family members and housewives that have laundered work clothes or visited worksites. People who live near industrial plants where asbestos was used are also at risk. Because many older buildings contain asbestos in their ceiling material, walls, or flooring, people who live, work, or attend school in such buildings for a long period of time may also be exposed to dangerous levels of asbestos. Long-term exposure to low levels of asbestos can cause harm, as well as short-term contact with high levels. There is no known "safe" level of exposure to asbestos.

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Lung Cancer

Asbestos exposure can also cause lung cancer. Inhaled asbestos fibers cannot be eliminated by the body, and so they remain in the lungs. The damage the asbestos fibers cause can lead to a host of ailments, including lung cancer. Smokers who have been exposed to asbestos may be up to ninety times more likely to develop lung cancer than nonsmokers.

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Asbestosis

Asbestosis is a chronic lung condition that can develop with prolonged asbestos exposure. When asbestos fibers are inhaled, they cause scar tissue to form in the lungs' air sacs (called alveoli). The scar tissue diminishes the lungs' ability to transport oxygen. This can cause a person to frequently feel out of breath and can lead to chronic lung infection. Coughing and wheezing are common symptoms of asbestosis. Asbestosis is not cancer, but it can be fatal nonetheless.

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Other Types of Cancer

Asbestos can also cause other types of cancer, including colon cancer, stomach cancer, laryngeal cancer, and esophageal cancer. These types of cancer may be treated successfully in some cases. The earlier a person seeks treatment, the better his or her odds of recovery.

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Pleural Disease

Asbestos fibers can cause scarring in the pleura, the lining around the lungs. The formation of plaques and the thickening of pleural walls can impair lung function. Pleural fibrosis, a non-cancerous condition, is different from cancer of the pleura, which is known as mesothelioma.

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