Findings that were published in the Journal of the American Medical Association indicate that techniques involving endoscopy can successfully detect lung cancer, such as mesothelioma.

Mesothelioma, although rare, is one of the three types of lung cancer. It is directly associated with exposure to asbestos. The two most common types of lung cancer are small cell and non-small cell.

Lung cancer is highly deadly, partially due to the fact that it is rarely discovered until it has already spread. Early detection of the disease may help increase patient survival rates. The new endoscopy procedures may aid early detection efforts, therefore helping patients survive longer.

The use of endoscopy to detect lung cancer includes inserting an edoscope, which is a flexible tube with a camera mounted to the end.

Small instruments can be passed through the tube to collect needed biopsy samples. In order to remove suspicious tissue, ultrasound probes can be passed through the tube as well.

In many cases, mesothelioma and other forms of lung cancer and disease are caused by exposure to asbestos.

If you or a loved one have suffered serious illness or death from mesothelioma due to exposure to asbestos, contact the mesothelioma attorneys of Cappolino Dodd Krebs LLP at 1-888-MESO-FIRM. An experienced mesothelioma attorney will be able to evaluate if you are eligible to seek compensation.

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