My grandmother was recently diagnosed, and she was probably exposed to asbestos on my grandfather’s clothing. He worked at a factory when my mother was little, and also at an old school building when I was little. He removed asbestos in both places. This means that both me and my mother were potentially exposed as children. I know that by the time symptoms manifest it is often too late. Are there any preemptive tests that can be done?
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the first is an extensive medical history & exam -see your doctor.
A couple of years ago, the Journal of Clinical Oncology printed the findings of a study conducted on 1,007 people who had been exposed to asbestos. Screening for mesothelioma included the use of low-dose spiral computed tomography (LDCT) to check for any abnormalities. Eligibly criteria to participate in the study included: Exposure to asbestos Age 40-75 No prior cancer diagnosis Of those screened with LDCT, 13 people were diagnosed with some type of cancer in the lung, and one was positive for mesothelioma.