Asbestos is known to cause several different kinds of cancer. The clearest examples of this include both lung cancer and mesothelioma. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But what about Leukemia?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Short Answer:<\/strong> Based on current research and data, the link between asbestos and leukemia is not as clear, compared to other kinds of cancer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, there is still ongoing research and debate on this topic. This means that is it well worth exploring the link between asbestos and Leukemia. Here\u2019s what you need to know about how asbestos plays a role in the development of leukemia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We can first start with what we do know about asbestos. Asbestos<\/a> is a group of silicate materials that naturally occur. Because of its durability and resistance to the effects of nature like heat and corrosion, this material has been widely used in both homes and various industries for centuries. Asbestos is most dangerous when it is friable<\/em> (broken up into fragments and airborne).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Asbestos can be found in older homes as well as industrial work areas. Even the public square can become a dangerous place for asbestos exposure. One famous example of this is the tragic events of September 11, 2001. The streets of New York City became deadly ground zero of asbestos dust in the wreckage of the World Trade Centers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Regardless of how someone is exposed to asbestos, it is important to know that asbestos fibers can be inhaled or swallowed. Since these fibers do not break down, they remain in our bodies, causing ongoing damage over time. Unfortunately, this damage remains unknown to many people until symptoms appear, often numerous decades after the time of exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat We Do Know About Asbestos<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Asbestos Causes Cancer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Asbestos becomes deadly to our bodies when exposed to its fibers and particles, released in the air. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n