Can asbestoes give you thyriod cancer?

Possible: Mesothelioma of the lung is usually associated with Asbestos but given that several parts of the body may be affected by prolonged exposure, thyroid cancer is possible. There is no direct link established yet.

No: Asbestos when inhaled can induce malignancies of the pleural known as mesothelioma. There is a question of injested asbestos related to gastric Ca in the Orient since rice was frequently polished with asbestos. Thryoid Ca is totally separate in origin and related to TSH from the pituitary associated with long history of radiation exposure to the neck. Familial history can also be important