Each year, lung cancer takes more lives than breast, prostate and colon cancers combined. Despite this, lung cancer tends to be a frequently under-funded and misunderstand cancer that has developed a stigma for being the “smoking cancer.” However, lung cancer diagnoses are on the rise in nonsmokers, particularly in women. Last year alone, 25,000 women who had never smoked were diagnosed with lung cancer. (Women & Lung Cancer Study – PDF)
Recent studies have pointed to environmental toxins, such as asbestos, as causes for certain types of lung cancer. One of the most prominent studies is the annual report by the President’s Cancer Panel, released last year, which focused on reducing environmental cancer risks and traditionally overlooked lung cancer causes, such as asbestos. (President’s Cancer Panel – Annual Report – PDF)
Thanks to the work of the Lung Cancer Alliance, Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation and other non-profit organizations, lung cancer awareness is on the rise. Baron & Budd has contributed generously to these and other organizations and hopes to continue raising awareness of nonsmoker cancers.
While mesothelioma is sometimes known as a form of lung cancer caused by asbestos, mesothelioma, when related to the lungs, is actually a cancer of the lining of the lung, while asbestos-related lung cancer occurs within the lung itself. Though these asbestos cancers appear to be virtually the same thing, they vary considerably when it comes to treatment and other medical issues.
If you, a family member or friend have been diagnosed with lung cancer and believe it has been caused by asbestos exposure, call Baron & Budd at 1.866.855.1229 or fill out our contact form here.
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