According to IARC, there is sufficient evidence that asbestos causes mesothelioma (a relatively rare cancer of the thin membranes that line the chest and abdomen), and cancers of the lung, …

Jul 9, 2025 · Asbestos exposure puts people at a higher risk of developing lung cancer. In fact, breathing in asbestos fibers can make lung cancer 5 times more likely. It can take 15 to 35 …

In the present study, we aim to describe the features of individuals with compensated lung cancer who were referred to an occupational disease center, regarding occupational exposure to …

Oct 16, 2025 · Asbestos lung cancer develops in lung tissue and is caused by asbestos exposure. It occurs in two main types: small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and non-small cell lung cancer …

Inhalation of asbestos fibers has been linked to an increased risk of lung cancer in many studies of asbestos-exposed workers. This increased risk is seen with all forms of asbestos (there is …

Jan 27, 2025 · Most cases of mesothelioma are caused by exposure to a substance called asbestos. This rare cancer develops in the mesothelial cells, the thin layer of tissue that lines …

Sep 3, 2025 · Anyone who has been exposed to asbestos — even one time or in small amounts — is at risk of developing lung cancer 10-50 years after the fact. Symptoms may include …

Asbestos can cause cancer. Inhaling asbestos fibers increases the risk of developing lung cancer and mesothelioma, a deadly cancer of the thin lining surrounding the lungs and other organs. …

Aug 12, 2024 · Asbestos exposure also increases the risk of developing certain cancers. Lung cancer is a malignant tumor that invades and blocks the lung's air passages. Smoking tobacco …

Aug 19, 2025 · Asbestosis does not seem to cause lung cancer, but its presence indicates that a person’s lung cancer was likely caused by asbestos exposure. The connection is so strong …