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Can Asbestosis Lead To Lung Cancer?

my husband has asbestosis [active] and he got it from the mold that he worked in. He has contacted attorneys and was told he can not receive any money because it isn t cancer, Is this true. The lung dr at the time of his visit a yr and a half ago said it could turn to cancer any day.
Mon, 1 Sep 2014
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Hi

Since your husband was exposed to asbestos which can cause lung cancer i will recommend CT scan of chest for you.
If it is normal u do not need to worry.

Regards
Dr De
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Can Asbestosis Lead To Lung Cancer?

Hi Since your husband was exposed to asbestos which can cause lung cancer i will recommend CT scan of chest for you. If it is normal u do not need to worry. Regards Dr De