Vancouver Sun - When inhaled in significant quantities, asbestos fibres can cause asbestosis, a scarring of the lungs which makes breathing difficult; mesothelioma, a rare cancer of the lining of the chest or abdominal cavity, and lung cancer. - The link between
Facts About Asbestos
KGBT 4 - It attacks the linings of the chest or abdominal cavity. Low exposure to asbestos can cause mesothelioma. Other Cancers may sometimes be related to heavy asbestos exposure, including cancer of the larynx (voice box), stomach, colon, and esophagus