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Asbestos Lung Cancer
Asbestos Lung Cancer: What It Is, How It Develops, and Who’s at Risk
Asbestos-related lung cancer is a serious and life-threatening disease caused by prolonged exposure to asbestos fibers. While smoking is a known risk factor for lung cancer, asbestos exposure significantly increases the risk—especially when combined with smoking. Unlike mesothelioma, which affects the lining of the lungs, asbestos lung cancer forms directly in the lung tissue itself.
Many victims were exposed decades ago while working in high-risk jobs, and the cancer may only appear 20 to 40 years later—long after the exposure occurred.
✅ You May Be at Risk If You:
- Worked in industries where asbestos was common: construction, shipyards, factories, mines, steel mills, or power plants
- Served in the military, especially the Navy, where asbestos was used heavily in ships and equipment
- Handled or worked around asbestos-containing products (insulation, cement, brake pads, floor tiles, etc.)
- Smoked and were also exposed to asbestos—this combination greatly increases lung cancer risk
- Lived with someone who worked around asbestos and may have carried fibers home on their clothing (secondary exposure)
📋 How Asbestos Causes Lung Cancer
When asbestos fibers are inhaled, they can become embedded in the lungs. Over time, these sharp, durable fibers cause inflammation, scarring, and cellular damage that can mutate healthy lung cells into cancerous ones.
Unlike mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer often presents as a tumor in one lobe of the lung and can spread if not caught early. Many people don’t show symptoms until the disease is advanced.
Common symptoms include:
- Persistent cough or coughing up blood
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain or discomfort
- Sudden weight loss
- Frequent respiratory infections
📅 When Lung Cancer Appears—Decades Later
Asbestos lung cancer has a long latency period, meaning symptoms usually appear 20 to 40 years after exposure. That’s why many retired workers are only now being diagnosed—even though their exposure happened in the 1960s, 70s, or 80s.
If you’ve been diagnosed and have a history of asbestos exposure—even if you also smoked—you may still be eligible for compensation.
👨⚖️ Legal Help and Compensation for Asbestos Lung Cancer
Victims of asbestos-related lung cancer may be entitled to:
- Asbestos trust fund compensation (over $30 billion available)
- Settlements or lawsuits against companies that manufactured or used asbestos products
- VA benefits for veterans exposed during service
- Wrongful death compensation for surviving family members
An experienced asbestos attorney can:
- Confirm your eligibility for multiple types of claims
- Gather medical and work records to build your case
- File all legal documents and handle deadlines
- Work on a no-win, no-fee basis—you pay nothing unless they win your case
🟦 You Don’t Have to Face This Alone—Help Is Available
A diagnosis of lung cancer linked to asbestos exposure is devastating—but you are not without options. Whether you worked with asbestos directly or were exposed secondhand, you may be entitled to significant financial compensation.
Call today for a free consultation to find out what support is available and how we can help you move forward with strength and confidence.
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