Asbestos Injury Attorney Discusses Differences Between Asbestos-Caused Lung Cancer And Pleural Mesothelioma
What is the cause of asbestos related sickness and injury?
Asbestos is a carcinogen, and when small asbestos fibers are inhaled, it can lead to various problems in and around lung tissue.
Aside from diseases like COPD and asbestosis, which is a scarring and thickening of lung tissue, it can also cause several forms of cancer.
One of these, mesothelioma, is a specific form of cancer that creates tumors in the mesothelial tissue that surrounds organs and body cavities.
Inhaled asbestos fibers can also cause lung cancer, which is tumors in the lung tissue itself.
The difference appears to be in the length of the asbestos fibers that make their way into the body.
Very small asbestos fibers, 3 mm and shorter, are more likely to become lodged in the lining of the lungs, where they can cause mesothelioma.
Longer fibers, in the range of 5 mm, tend to become trapped in the lungs themselves, and are more predictive of lung cancer.
Attorney For Cause Of Asbestos Related Sickness Lawsuits In New Orleans
If you’ve been diagnosed with any asbestos-related disease, you may have a legal case against former employers for your asbestos related disease, asbestos manufacturers, and others who caused your injuries.
The Gertler Law Firm was the first Louisiana law firm to obtain a judgment linking mesothelioma to asbestos exposure. Call us today at (504) 527-8767 for a free consultation with an experienced New Orleans mesothelioma lawyer.
