Smoking and Asbestos Exposure

Asbestos Information and Resources

Smokers who have been exposed to asbestos do not have an increased chance of developing mesothelioma; however, their chance of developing lung cancer is increased. Employees working with asbestos should not smoke. Research shows that quitting smoking decreases the risk for lung cancer among these workers.

Smoking damages the lungs, leaving them more susceptible to health problems related to asbestos exposure. Separately, both smoking and asbestos exposure can cause lung cancer. When these are combined, a person's risk for lung cancer multiplies. Scientific research proves that asbestos workers who quit smoking cut their chance of developing lung cancer in half within five years of stopping.

Mesothelioma Resources

Asbestos Resources

Cancer Centers

Mesothelioma Cancer Centers provide specialized cancer treatments to victims of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related cancers. Cancer treatments include: Chemotherapy, Radiation, Surgery, Clinical Trials, and New Treatments for Cancer.

List of Mesothelioma Cancer Centers

Mesothelioma Doctors

Mesothelioma Doctors specialize in the treatment of Malignant Mesothelioma Lung Cancer. This includes the three major types of Mesothelioma:

Pleural Mesothelioma
Epithelial Mesothelioma
Peritoneal Mesothelioma

List of Mesothelioma Specialists

Products that May Contain Some Asbestos

The following products may be a risk for Mesothelioma as they can still contain asbestos. A Michigan Mesothelioma Lawyer will know what Asbestos Products may cause Mesothelioma.

Insulation
Wall and ceiling tiles
Textured paints
Asbestos pipe, wallboard and millboard
Automobile and truck brakes, brake pads and brake linings
Siding and roofing products
Furnaces and boilers
Toasters and hairdryers
Pot holders and ironing board covers

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