While the term " asbestos cancer " most often refers to mesothelioma, a number of other cancers are associated with asbestos exposure. Lung cancer, for example, is a direct result of asbestos exposure, and some studies have suggested an association between asbestos exposure and gastrointestinal and colorectal cancer.
Elevated risks for a number of other cancers listed below continue to be investigated. According to the World Health Organization, approximately half of all deaths from occupational cancer are caused by asbestos.
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