Aside from mesothelioma and lung cancer, asbestos has been associated with a number of other cancers. Research is still determining the extent to which asbestos can cause other cancers, but studies indicate that asbestos exposure is associated with gastrointestinal and colorectal cancer. Additionally, asbestos may elevate the risk of developing kidney, throat, esophagus and gallbladder cancers.
Other Cancers Potentially Associated with Asbestos Exposure
Gastrointestinal Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Breast Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphona
Ovarian
Leukemia
