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A member asked:

Could it be that my friend got lung cancer 30 years ago from being exposed to asbestos?

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Dr. David Greenfield answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

Yes: Exposure to asbestos increases the risk for a type of lung cancer known as mesothelioma. This can occur even many years after the exposure.

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Answered 7/5/2013

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Mesothelioma: Early exposure to a variety of toxic substances can lead to cancer. Cigarettes -squamous cancer asbestos mesothelioma other- others.

Dr Friedlander and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/23/2017

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Yes: In fact, this is usual. Asbestos stays on board forever and the risk becomes greater and greater.

Dr Wright agreed

Answered 7/5/2013

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