Asbestos is known to be the primary and overwhelming cause of mesothelioma. It is also known to cause other lung cancers as well as asbestosis, a non-cancerous lung condition that can be deadly.
Over the last number of years, there has been increasing evidence that asbestos may also be linked to other cancers, such as throat cancer, esophageal cancer, cancer of the larynx, and ovarian cancer.
Recently, additional evidence has surfaced that supports the idea that asbestos may be even deadlier than previously thought. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), which is part of the World Health Organization, conducted a study and the research group reported the results of their study in The Lancet Oncology, a leading cancer publication. They note, “sufficient evidence is now available to show that asbestos also causes cancer of the larynx (throat) and of the ovary.” The study also estimates that approximately 125 million people around the world are currently working in offices and factories that contain asbestos.
Read the article from The Lancet Oncology.
Tags: asbestos, mesothelioma, study results
