People who were exposed to asbestos are at higher risk of lung cancer. Inhalation of asbestos fibers is associated with a five-fold increased risk of lung cancer. Asbestos-related lung cancer may develop 15 to 35 years after asbestos exposure.
What Should I Know About Lung Cancer Caused by Asbestos?
Asbestos exposure causes a small percentage of lung cancer cases every year. Exposure to asbestos increases the risk of lung cancer in smokers and non-smokers. The risk of lung cancer increases five-fold with exposure to asbestos, according to a 2023 report.
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. It kills more Americans each year than breast, prostate and colon cancer combined. Lung cancer caused by asbestos is responsible for an estimated 6,000 deaths in the U.S. each year.
Veterans and others connected with military service are at high risk because of the extensive use of asbestos in the military. Mining, construction, heavy industry, shipbuilding and firefighting are also high-risk groups.
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Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that develops in different mesothelial linings in the body. Pleural mesothelioma develops in the lining of the lungs, and its close location to the lungs leads to its confusion with lung cancer.
Asbestos lung cancer develops inside the lung. Asbestos-related lung cancer and pleural mesothelioma are two different types of cancer caused by asbestos exposure. Both diseases take decades to develop but then can spread or metastasize within months.
Malignant mesothelioma and lung cancer are caused by all major types of asbestos. Studies to date show that longer, thinner fibers have a stronger association with lung cancer than shorter, less thin fibers, but the latter nonetheless also show an association with lung cancer and mesothelioma.
Pleural mesothelioma and asbestos lung cancer involve similar diagnostic procedures and symptoms, but they differ in physical characteristics and treatment techniques. Asbestos exposure is the primary cause of mesothelioma. However, asbestos exposure causes six times more cases of lung cancer than mesothelioma. Lung cancer claims the most lives of all asbestos-related diseases.
Summary
Inhaling asbestos fibers increases lung cancer risk. This leads to an estimated 6,000 deaths annually in the U.S. Asbestos lung cancer develops inside the lung and mesothelioma develops on different mesothelial linings in the body. Asbestos-related lung cancer is more prevalent and deadly, with asbestos exposure responsible for 6 times more lung cancer cases than mesothelioma.
There are two primary types of lung cancer: Small cell and non-small cell. Asbestos exposure can cause any of the various types and subtypes of lung cancer.
Regardless of whether asbestos contributes to the disease, small cell lung cancer tends to grow and spread more aggressively than non-small cell lung cancer. It also has distinct characteristics when viewed under a microscope. Its cancer cells are small and oat-shaped compared to the larger, more varied cells seen in non-small cell lung cancer.
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Asbestos exposure can cause non-small cell lung cancer, which accounts for about 85% of all lung cancer cases. There are three subtypes of non-small cell: Squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma and large cell carcinoma.
Non-Small Cell Subtypes
Adenocarcinoma: This type forms in mucus-producing glandular tissues that line the air sacs (alveoli) of the lungs. Accounting for about 40% of all NSCLC cases, adenocarcinoma is the most common type of lung cancer seen in non-smokers.
Squamous Cell (Epidermoid) Carcinoma: This type forms in flat cells that line the inside airways of the lungs. It accounts for about 25% to 30% of all lung cancers.
Large Cell (Undifferentiated) Carcinoma: This type can appear in any part of the lung. This subtype grows and spreads more rapidly than the other varieties of NSCLC. About 10% to 15% of all lung cancers are large cell carcinomas.
The prognosis for NSCLC varies depending on factors such as the stage of the cancer, presence of specific genetic mutations and a patient’s response to treatment.
Small Cell Lung Cancer
Exposure to asbestos can also cause small cell lung cancer, which makes up 10% to 15% of cases and is more difficult to treat. The cancer can spread to other parts of the body before presenting any symptoms.
Unfortunately, surgery is rarely an option with SCLC because of its metastasis. Doctors instead rely on chemotherapy to attack cancer cells throughout the body.
How Does Asbestos Cause Lung Cancer?
After someone inhales airborne asbestos, the mineral’s microscopic fibers can become lodged in lung tissue, damaging the cells over time. Research into the relationship of asbestos and lung cancer has found evidence the toxic fibers may spark changes within the cellular DNA.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer is the specialized cancer agency of the World Health Organization. In 2017, the IARC conducted an extensive study showing that asbestos changes specific genes in the body.
Image shows how asbestos fibers enter the body and cause asbestos-related lung cancer tumors.
Asbestos-related lung cancer typically takes between 15 and 35 years to develop. While not all people exposed to asbestos will develop lung cancer, those exposed to large amounts of asbestos for long periods of time are at the most risk.
According to an international study published in 2020, no substance causes more cases of lung cancer linked to occupation than asbestos. The study found that asbestos is responsible for 37.5% of all occupational lung cancer cases.
Asbestos-Related Lung Cancer and Smoking
The risk of lung cancer is much higher among asbestos-exposed smokers for several reasons. Smoking impairs the immune response to asbestos damage and the lungs’ ability to remove asbestos fibers.
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The increased risk of lung cancer among asbestos-exposed smokers.
Any amount of asbestos exposure contributes to the development of lung cancer, even among heavy smokers. Those smokers who have been exposed to asbestos should stop smoking immediately and seek annual screenings for lung cancer.
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Asbestos-related lung cancer symptoms can resemble those of other respiratory conditions, often leading to delayed diagnosis. Whether lung cancer is associated with asbestos exposure, smoking or another cause, it presents the same general symptoms.
Asbestos Lung Cancer Symptoms
Chest pain
Chronic respiratory infections
Coughing up blood
Fatigue
Hoarseness or wheezing
Loss of appetite
Persistent coughing
Shortness of breath
Swelling of the face or neck
Weight loss
These symptoms typically only arise once lung cancer reaches a late stage of development when the cancer is tougher to treat. People with a history of asbestos exposure should seek regular screening for asbestos-related diseases.
Diagnosing Asbestos-Related Lung Cancer
Tissue biopsies, imaging scans, blood tests and physical exams help to diagnose asbestos-related lung cancer. A biopsy may be extracted through a long needle or with a bronchoscope, which is passed down the throat and into the airways of the lungs. A pathologist must examine a biopsy sample of suspicious tissue to confirm a lung cancer diagnosis.
An X-ray showing a patient with lung cancer.
The diagnostic process begins with physical exams and pulmonary function tests. Imaging scans such as X-rays and CT scans help visualize potential tumors. A 2021 clinical research study noted that PET-CT scans of patients with asbestos-related lung cancer showed comparable sensitivity and specificity to similar scans of patients with conventional lung cancer.
Asbestosis, a noncancerous asbestos-related condition, and lung cancer are commonly associated. This is because the risk for both increases as asbestos fibers accumulate in lung tissue. The presence of asbestosis is a reliable diagnostic marker that a patient was exposed to asbestos enough to develop lung cancer.
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Treatment for Asbestos-Related Lung Cancer
Treatment for asbestos-related lung cancer typically involves a multimodal approach tailored to the patient’s condition. Surgery aims to remove tumors, chemotherapy kills cancer cells, radiation prevents recurrence, and immunotherapy boosts the body’s immune system to fight cancer cells.
Clinical trials may offer innovative treatments for asbestos-related lung cancer. Patient prognosis varies depending on factors such as cancer stage, overall health and response to treatment, highlighting the importance of individualized care plans and ongoing monitoring for optimal outcomes.
Most Common Treatments for Lung Cancer From Asbestos
Treatment options for asbestos-related lung cancer include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and immunotherapy.
“The most typical surgery for treating asbestos-related lung cancer is a lobectomy,” Sean Marchese, RN and oncology writer at The Mesothelioma Center explained. “That’s where a surgeon will go in and remove a section of the lung called a lobe that contains the largest amount of cancer.”
Treating Asbestos Lung Cancer
Chemotherapy: This is the most common treatment when lung cancer has spread from the initial tumor. It aims to shrink tumors and kill cancer cells.
Immunotherapy: The U.S. FDA has approved several targeted immunotherapies such as Keytruda (pembrolizumab) and Opdivo (nivolumab) to treat advanced non-small cell lung cancer. Immunotherapies amplify the body’s immune response to recognize and kill cancer cells.
Radiation Therapy: High-energy targeted radiation is used to kill cancer cells or slow growth.
Surgery: Tumor-removing surgery may be an option if the cancer is diagnosed in an early stage when spread is limited. Doctors may remove the tumor and a small portion of the lung (wedge resection), one of the lung lobes (lobectomy) or the entire lung (pneumonectomy).
Aggressive treatments aim to remove or kill cancer cells to prevent the spread of cells and tumors. Palliative therapies help ease pain and other symptoms to improve quality of life.
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Median survival time of asbestos-related lung cancer is 2.92 years, according to a 2024 Korean study. About 18% of lung cancer patients survive more than 5 years after diagnosis, according to the American Lung Association. This is significantly lower than other leading cancers such as breast (89.6%) and prostate (98.2%).
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More than half of all lung cancer patients die within one year of being diagnosed. The prognosis for lung cancer depends on the type and subtype of the disease. It also depends on the patient’s overall health and how far the cancer has spread by the time of diagnosis (the stage of the cancer).
Patients and loved ones diagnosed with asbestos lung cancer may file an asbestos lung cancer lawsuit. Because this disease progresses quickly and its prognosis is poor, it’s important to seek legal action sooner rather than later. An experienced asbestos attorney can advise you and your family about your legal options.
Lawyers specializing in asbestos lung cancer have the experience and skills to secure the most compensation for your case. Compensation can cover medical bills, lost wages, travel costs associated with treatment and other expenses. If you file a claim and your case heads to trial, your attorney will try to win a verdict. Your attorney can also negotiate a favorable asbestos lung cancer settlement.
Our Patient Advocates can help you or your loved one get started, so you can focus on your treatment and spend time with your loved ones.
Common Questions About Asbestos-Related Lung Cancer
What types of lung cancers does asbestos cause?
Asbestos exposure can cause any type of lung cancer. The two broad classifications of lung cancer are non-small cell and small cell, which are subcategorized by cell type. People with a smoking history are more susceptible to asbestos-related lung cancer. Asbestos is also the primary cause of pleural mesothelioma, a cancer that forms in the lining around the lungs and is not considered lung cancer.
Does everyone exposed to asbestos get lung cancer?
Not every person exposed to asbestos will develop lung cancer or other asbestos-related diseases. A person’s risk of illness will increase relative to their level of exposure to asbestos. Frequent and extended periods of concentrated asbestos exposure present the highest risk.
How do doctors link lung cancer to asbestos?
The Helsinki Criteria helps doctors determine if asbestos is the primary cause of lung cancer. Criteria involve evidence of asbestos exposure, such as a diagnosis of asbestosis, higher-than-normal levels of asbestos fibers in the lung tissue and heavy exposure history. The condition must have developed at least 10 years after the initial exposure to asbestos.
What is the difference between mesothelioma and asbestos-related lung cancer?
All forms of lung cancer originate inside the lungs. Mesothelioma is also cancer, but it develops in the tissue that lines the outside of the lungs, chest cavity and abdomen. Asbestos exposure can cause both types of illness.
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Our team of Patient Advocates includes a medical doctor, a registered nurse, health services administrators, veterans, VA-accredited Claims Agents, an oncology patient navigator and hospice care expert. Their combined expertise means we help any mesothelioma patient or loved one through every step of their cancer journey.
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Our team of Patient Advocates includes a medical doctor, a registered nurse, health services administrators, veterans, VA-accredited Claims Agents, an oncology patient navigator and hospice care expert. Their combined expertise means we help any mesothelioma patient or loved one through every step of their cancer journey.
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Helps more than 50% of mesothelioma patients diagnosed annually in the U.S.
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Asbestos.com is the nation’s most trusted mesothelioma resource
The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com has provided patients and their loved ones the most updated and reliable information on mesothelioma and asbestos exposure since 2006.
Our team of Patient Advocates includes a medical doctor, a registered nurse, health services administrators, veterans, VA-accredited Claims Agents, an oncology patient navigator and hospice care expert. Their combined expertise means we help any mesothelioma patient or loved one through every step of their cancer journey.
More than 30 contributors, including mesothelioma doctors, survivors, health care professionals and other experts, have peer-reviewed our website and written unique research-driven articles to ensure you get the highest-quality medical and health information.
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Dr. Jacques Fontaine is a thoracic surgeon at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida, where he heads up the Mesothelioma Research and Treatment Center. He specializes in minimally invasive robotic surgery and aggressive surgeries for mesothelioma.
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