Does Asbestos Cause Bronchogenic Carcinoma?

Bronchogenic Carcinoma – also known as lung cancer – is one of the main health risks associated with asbestos exposure.

Most people have seen at least one asbestos commercial on television or an ad elsewhere explaining its connection with cancer. Or it could be the case that they or a loved one has been impacted personally. This is because up until the 1980s, thousands of products containing asbestos were produced and used in the United States.

The health dangers of microscopic asbestos fibers

Once the microscopic fibers that make up this one-time “miracle mineral” get into the lungs, they become trapped and are impossible to remove. And, as the years pass, asbestos fibers cause many issues in the body including massive scarring and inflammation. The biggest issue is that asbestos causes serious and chronic illnesses such as mesothelioma, ovarian cancer, laryngeal cancer, and, yes, even bronchogenic carcinoma.

Bronchogenic carcinoma might sound foreign to some, but it’s just another term for lung cancer. 

Bronchogenic carcinoma used to refer solely to the type of lung cancer that begins in the bronchi and bronchioles, but now it refers to all cancers forming in the lungs. The shift took place a few years ago within the medical community. Now, when someone mentions bronchogenic carcinoma caused by asbestos, they are discussing lung cancer in general.

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Asbestos and Lung Cancer

There has been a lot of research done into the link between bronchogenic carcinoma and asbestos. Some organizations that have researched the link are the International Agency for Research on Cancer, the U.S. National Toxicology Program, and, of course, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which is the organization behind the nationwide ban on asbestos use in many industries. 

The latency of asbestos health problems – symptoms can take 20-50 years to appear.

The longer a person has been exposed to the mineral, the more of a chance they have of becoming ill. Keep in mind, however, that symptoms of lung cancer (or other diseases) have a long latency period — sometimes decades or more. Therefore, most individuals who’ve ingested fibers will not realize the impact until years later.

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If you may have been exposed to asbestos, speak with your healthcare provider about tests and screening to help detect the presence of asbestos fibers and asbestos-related diseases.

Symptoms of Asbestos-Related Bronchogenic Carcinoma (Asbestos Lung Cancer)

What to look for if you were exposed to asbestos and may have lung damage:

Once symptoms do appear, it’s important to note them and follow up with a physician as soon as possible. Common symptoms of asbestos lung diseases, specifically, include:

• Shortness of breath

• Fatigue

• Weight loss

• Persistent cough

• Fluid on lungs

• Chest pain

Depending on the diagnosis, symptoms can differ, but chances are at least one of these symptoms will be present. 

People who are at great risk of being diagnosed are those who worked in the asbestos industry during its heyday, those who had careers in construction, or their family members. Those who served in the military are also at high risk.

Compensation for Bronchogenic Carcinoma (Lung Cancer) related to asbestos exposure

Legal options if you were exposed to asbestos and may have lung damage:

Thankfully, there are measures to try to compensate people who have been exposed to asbestos — even lifelong smokers who were also exposed and have developed lung cancer. Companies long ago set up trust funds to provide compensation for injuries and smokers are not excluded from these.

Do You Qualify For Compensation?

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Asbestos exposure makes it five times more likely that a smoker will develop lung cancer.

That’s why even life-long smokers can qualify for asbestos compensation.

Smoking is also a well-known risk factor for lung cancer and other lung diseases, including COPD, emphysema and asthma — all of which are also caused by asbestos exposure. Smoking increases one’s risk of developing lung cancer by about ten times on its own. Asbestos, on the other hand, increases a person’s risk up to five times. Thus, when one smokes and has ingested asbestos fibers, their risk of getting lung cancer is fifty times higher than the average person!

The reason smokers who have also been exposed to asbestos can seek financial compensation is that the dangers of asbestos were unknown to the general public – even purposely covered up – for years. If they had known the risk of getting lung cancer was fifty times greater than non-smokers exposed to asbestos, it’s assumed they would have taken some sort of preventative measures to protect against this diagnosis.

Second-hand asbestos exposure: not just second-hand smoking

In addition to those who were exposed directly, family members of those who worked directly with or around asbestos who have been diagnosed with bronchogenic carcinoma can also pursue compensation.

Anyone who feels they could be entitled to trust funds or other avenues of compensation should work with an experienced attorney who understands the sometimes-complicated legal landscape like the team at AsbestosClaims.law.

In Summary: globally, asbestos exposure is a major cause of lung cancer.

Evidence that asbestos exposure can lead to lung problems has been around for a very long time. If this information had been out there, then many people could have taken steps to keep themselves safe or use different materials.

This is why many lawyers have specialized in bringing these asbestos lawsuits to the courts. Thousands upon thousands of people have filed for help with medical bills and lost wages. It’s great that there is something that exists to help these people, but had companies not hidden the truth, some of this could have been prevented.

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For Justinian C. Lane, getting compensation for asbestos victims is personal.

Justinian’s grandparents and his father all worked with asbestos in their younger years and died from asbestos-related cancers in their later years.  

At the time of each of their deaths, no one in Justinian’s family knew that they were eligible to file an asbestos lawsuit and to seek compensation from the asbestos trusts.

Because no one in Justinian’s family knew their options, they never received any compensation for the death of their loved ones. 

If you believe that you or your family member’s injury was related to asbestos exposure, you could be entitled to significant compensation.

This is money you could use to cover the costs of asbestos removal services, pay for medical treatment, and preemptively protect your physical well-being. 

There are also asbestos trusts that offer compensation much more quickly and easily (without filing a lawsuit.)

If you’d like help with filing a claim, please get in touch by email at [email protected], or call or text us at (833) 4-ASBESTOS (427-2378) or (206) 455-9190. We’ll listen to your story and explain your options. And we never charge for anything unless you receive money in your pocket.

In addition to legal claims, veterans disability, social security and employment protection like workers compensation, FELA and The Jones Act for maritime workers, there are asbestos trusts that have been set up to compensate those harmed by asbestos without having to file a lawsuit.

There is no risk or cost to speak with one of our staff about your asbestos litigation. There are no fees unless you receive money.

If you have any additional questions or concerns related to asbestos, check out our website and YouTube page for videos, infographics and answers to your questions about asbestos, including health and safety, asbestos testing, removing asbestos from your home and building, and legal information about compensation for asbestos injuries.

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