I was exploring the basement of this old building downtown and there was construction going on (my friend told me they were working on removing asbestos)... Anyways, we were down there for about 30 minutes or so. Should I worry? Or Is long term exposure the only thing to be afraid of.

The breast cancer survival rate for Stage 4 breast cancer is much lower than for breast cancer detected at earlier stages.

Stage 4 breast cancer, or advanced breast cancer, has metastasized to other tissue including bone tissue, lung tissue, or the liver. When breast cancer has overwhelmed the body

Some pieces of my popcorn ceiling fell off while I was hanging something up and I'm very worried that I inhaled some of it. I'm not 100% sure if it has asbestos in it or not, it's a very old apartment building in san diego.

Am I going to get cancer for inhaling a little bit of it?

My brother had difficulty breathing, pain upon taking deep breath, fatigue, weight loss, loss of appetite. Thickening and fluid was found on his right pleura. He discribed the fluid as looking like Budweiser----amber colored and foamy. He also has pleural thickening, all on the right side.I have read the color of the fluid is characteristic of transudate which may indicate congestive heart failure.
The doctor suspects mesothelioma, but the fluid does not appear cloudy( exudate).

I sleep close to the ceiling of my wall, due to my loft bed. I'm not sure if I'm sleeping close to asbestos, and I frequently hit the wall on accident. It could be nothing, but I'm concerned to know if I'm really placing a dangerous bet with what's above me or it's merely nothing dangerous.

It looks similiar to this?
http://files.bnpmedia.com/WC/2005/03/Files/Images/122006.jpg
Other than getting cancer, what would be a good way of finding out?
Built in the late 70's.

More men and women die from lung cancer than any other cancers. Who is most susceptible to this disease? Nearly 70 percent of the elderly 65 and older will be diagnosed with this disease. Three percent of lung cancer cases have appeared in people younger than 45 years old.

Until the 1930s, cancer of the lungs was not as prevalent but still quite common. However, once there was an increase of tobacco smoking use, lung cancer cases rose drastically. As information and education circulates about the hidden dangers of smoking, lung cancer related deaths are beginning to see a decline. Despite all the education and the public awareness, it

Mesothelioma is a disease often experienced by those in the building trade. The asbestos which used to be used in ceilings or for lagging pipes, gives off dust which is breathed into the lungs and which stays there forever to bring problems in later life. For those who have been correctly diagnosed with this disease, there may be help in the form of compensation, but they will need the help of a mesothelioma law firm who are well versed in this kind of litigation.

Asbestos used to be thought of as the best fire retardant material which should be used in buildings everywhere. However, as the decades have gone by, it was noted that anyone who lived in a building with this material in it, who worked in the factory producing it or those involved in construction work, were often struck down later in life with the same kind of varied symptoms.

Unfortunately for them, by the time that the disease is correctly diagnosed, it is often too late for them to get any kind of treatment. Indeed, the illness is terminal and the sufferer will have many problems to face in what remains of their lives.

Since the disease mimics many other kinds of disease, it is often hard for the medical fraternity to pinpoint exactly what is wrong with the patient. It can take twenty to fifty years to become apparent that something sinister is going on within the body and, by this time, the patient is often seen as someone who complains about everything. This is not very pleasant for the patient, of course, and they must surely feel that no one is listening at times.

The main places where this disease takes hold is around the heart, in the lungs and in the abdomen where it makes fluid gather. Of course, fluid in the lungs is never easy, but around the heart is even worse. This disease acts differently in men and women and it often gets worse if the overall health of the person is deteriorating too.

Those who seem always to be suffering from heart disease, pneumonia and flu like symptoms may just have this disease. But unless the doctor knows that they have worked with, or been around, asbestos at some time in their lives will surely be treating only the symptoms and not the disease itself. Therefore, if the symptoms persist, it is a must to contact a specialist in this field to ensure that a correct diagnosis is made.

Once the diagnosis is made there may be little that the doctor can do. As earlier stated, once the disease has taken hold, it is with that person for life. However, they may well be able to claim some compensation which, although will not cure the disease, may allow them to live out their lives more comfortably than they would have otherwise.

Nothing will compensate for good health, of course, but the thought that these companies who put their employees at risk will suffer financially must bring some comfort to those who have suffered over the years.

Hi, I'm looking into purchasing an 1800 sq ft home (2 stories). The house has damaged siding (the paint appears to be bubbling off) and it turns out that the siding contains asbestos. Approximately how much would it cost to replace this siding (,000, ,000?? any range would be helpful)? Also, what type of siding would you suggest I replace it with?

Thanks in advance!