Warning Signs: Identifying the Symptoms of Asbestos Exposure

June 23, 2014- In a brief article entitled "Asbestos Exposure and Malignant Mesothelioma," WebWire.com looks at the long-term cause and effect relationship between inhaling or swallowing asbestos and cancer.

Here are the highlights of the WebWire.com post:

• Malignant mesothelioma is a type of cancer found in the thin layer of tissue that lines the abdomen and many of its organs, and also found in the thin layers that line the chest cavity and lungs.

• Many people diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma have inhaled or swallowed asbestos in the past, typically from disturbance of asbestos-containing materials during product use, demolition work, building maintenance, repair and remodeling activities. After exposure to asbestos, it can take years for the disease to form.

• The National Cancer Institute, part of the National Institutes for Health, recommends that everyone check with their doctor if they have any of the following symptoms:

- Trouble breathing
- Pain under the rib cage
- Pain or swelling in the abdomen
- Lumps in the abdomen
- Weight loss for no known reason

• In addition to malignant mesothelioma, exposure to asbestos may cause lung cancer and asbestosis.

Read the full WebWire.com post here.

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