Asbestos & Mesothelioma Lung Cancer

Asbestos can cause lung cancer and has done so with thousands of people who were exposed to asbestos on the job. However asbestos is primarily known for its unique ability to develop mesothelioma, a form of cancer that can occur in several areas of the body. Asbestos can be one of many causes for lung cancer; it is the only known cause for mesothelioma.