Asbestos Cancer is a broad term used to cover the range of cancers that are caused by exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is a material that is heavily regulated today, but for most of the Twentieth Century was commonly used in hundreds of industrial processes and commercial products.
After a series of health scares involving asbestos, medical research confirmed the worst fears of British workers. Asbestos was not only hazardous to human health, but had life threatening effects. Thousands of people started to fall seriously ill and various forms of asbestos cancer were amongst the common complaints.
Asbestos has now been named by cancer research bodies as a carcinogen- a substance that can directly cause different types of cancer. Asbestos related cancers are most commonly found in the lungs and respiritory system. As a result, strict health and safety regulations have arisen in the UK, but for many people the damage has already been done.
Asbestos cancer can take a long time to develop. The average length of time is usually decades rather than years. Although people who worked with asbestos are most at risk from developing malignant tumours, anyone who has come into contact with asbestos particles is potentially at risk.
Our guides to asbestos cancer give the key information you need to know if you are worried that you may be at risk or have been exposed to asbestos in the past. You can find out about the symptoms of asbestos cancer, common treatments for the illness and what you can do to stay alert for warning signs.
As with any information on the internet, our advice is for information purposes only and shouldn’t be used to try and diagnose asbestos cancer. If you are worried about a medical problem that you believe could be a sign of asbestos cancer then seek urgent medical attention from your GP.
At Macks Solicitors we help victims of asbestos cancer claim compensation for their injuries. Many asbestos related illnesses can be traced back to negligence by companies or employers. Our team of quality, caring legal experts will support you to claim compensation you’re entitled to and make the process as stress free as possible.
Smoking and Asbestos Related Disease
Some diseases which are the subject of asbestos compensation claims, such as mesothelioma, can only be caused by exposure to asbestos. In such cases it is usually straightforward to establish that the disease was caused by asbestos exposure at work.
Many unidentified cases of asbestos lung cancer
Lung cancer is an extremely serious condition which can be fatal. Exposure to asbestos can cause lung cancer which is clinically indistinguishable from lung cancer caused by other factors. This means many people do not know that their lung cancer was caused by asbestos and may not claim the compensation they are entitled to.
Signs and Symptoms of Asbestos Cancer
Asbestos cancer caused by exposure to asbestos can be difficult to spot. Many early symptoms are often misdiagnosed as minor illnesses.
Asbestos Cancer – An Introduction
Asbestos Cancer an introduction. Asbestos is a naturally occurring group of minerals that occur as bundles of fibres. They are known for their strength and resistance to heat because they do not conduct electricity.
