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.