Medical tests to show asbestos exposure

Higher than average levels of asbestos fibers in tissue can confirm asbestos exposure, but not determine whether one will experience any health effects.

A thorough review of patient's history, complete physical exam, and diagnostic tests are needed to evaluate asbestos-related disease.

Chest x-rays are the best screening tool to identify lung changes resulting from asbestos exposure. However, if the cancer is in hidden areas (behind heart, for exaple), or if it very small (less than 1.0 cm), it is likely to be missed in chest x-rays.

Lung function tests and CAT scans also greatly assist in the diagnosis of asbestos-related disease.

The science is rapidly evolving, though. A SIMPLE blood test could be all that is needed to diagnose the deadly asbestos cancer mesothelioma in the future -researchers at a West Australian hospital have claimned recently. Check out blood test for lung cancer / asbestos cancer / mesothelioma diagnosis asbestos cancer news article published recently at this website for more details on this exciting new development.

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