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Asbestos exposure lung disease is divided into three main types, asbestosis (lung scarring caused by asbestos fibers), disease of the lining of the lung (pleural plaques, scarring, or fluid accumulation), and lung cancer. Mesothelioma is cancer of the lining of the lung caused by asbestos exposure. Cancers of the larynx, throat, kidney, esophagus, and gallbladder have been linked to asbestos exposure. Treatment is dependant upon the type of condition related to asbestos exposure.

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      Pregnancy (Week By Week, Trimesters) Article
      • Pregnancy facts*
      • Introduction
      • How will my baby develop week by week?
      • Body aches
      • Breast changes
      • Constipation
      • Dizziness
      • Fatigue, sleep problems
      • Heartburn and indigestion
      • Hemorrhoids
      • Itching
      • Leg cramps
      • Morning sickness
      • Nasal problems
      • Numb or tingling hands
      • Stretch marks, skin changes
      • Swelling
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      Pulmonary Fibrosis Article
      • What is pulmonary fibrosis?
      • What are causes and symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis?
      • How is pulmonary fibrosis diagnosed?
      • How is pulmonary fibrosis treated?
      • What are the complications of pulmonary fibrosis?
      • Can pulmonary fibrosis be prevented?
      • What is the prognosis for pulmonary fibrosis?
    • Larynx Cancer Symptoms of cancer of the larynx, the organ at the front of the neck, include hoarseness, a lump in the neck, sore throat, cough,...learn more »
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      Larynx Cancer Article
      • Throat cancer (larynx cancer) facts*
      • What is the larynx?
      • What is cancer?
      • Who is at risk for larynx cancer?
      • What are symptoms of larynx cancer?
      • How is larynx cancer diagnosed?
      • How is staging for throat cancer determined?
      • What are treatment options for larynx cancer?
      • Surgery
      • Radiation therapy
      • Chemotherapy
      • Targeted therapy
      • How does a person get a second opinion after a throat cancer diagnosis?
      • What can people with throat cancer eat?
      • What is involved in rehabilitation after surgery for larynx cancer?
      • What follow-up care is needed after treatment for throat cancer?
      • What support is available for patients with larynx cancer?
      • What research is being done on throat cancer? What about clinical trials?
    • Kidney Cancer There are several types of kidney cancer, including renal cell cancer (renal adenocarcinoma or hypernephroma), transitional cell...learn more »
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      Kidney Cancer Article
      • Kidney cancer facts
      • What are the kidneys?
      • What is cancer?
      • What are kidney cancer causes and risk factors?
      • What are kidney cancer symptoms and signs?
      • How is kidney cancer diagnosed?
      • How is kidney cancer staging determined?
      • Methods of kidney cancer treatment
      • What are the side effects of treatment for kidney cancer?
      • What happens after treatment for kidney cancer?
      • What does the future hold in the field of kidney cancer?
      • What resources are there for patients with kidney cancer?
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      Pleurisy (Pleuritis) Article
      • Pleurisy facts
      • What is pleurisy?
      • What causes pleurisy?
      • How does the pleura work?
      • What are the symptoms of pleurisy?
      • How is pleurisy diagnosed?
      • How is pleurisy treated?
      • Can pleurisy be prevented?

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