12-15-2023, 10:42 PM
Great question! Asbestos fibers, when disturbed, can be inhaled or ingested and become lodged in the body's tissues. over time, these fibers can result in inflammation and genetic damage, eventually triggering the development of cancerous cells. The latency period for asbestos-related cancers is normally quite long, often ranging from twenty to 50 years soon after initial exposure.