The Mesothelioma SOS Glossary - Carcinogenic

A carcinogen is any substance that produces cancer or cancerous growth. The process of forming cancerous cells from normal cells is known as carcinogenesis. Carcinogens are believed to cause cancer by altering cellular metabolism, or by damaging DNA directly within the cells, which interferes with the normal biological process of the cell. There are many substances that medical professionals believe to be carcinogenic, yet there are few substances that are actually proven carcinogens. Asbestos is a known carcinogen that works by damaging DNA within cells. Other carcinogens include tobacco, vinyl chloride, viruses such as Hepatitis B and human papilloma virus, benzene, kepone, and radionuclides, among others. Co-carcinogens are chemicals that separately do not produce cancer, but they do so in specific combinations.

Free Mesothelioma Information Pack

Enter your information to receive a free mesothelioma information packet in 24 hours.

First Name:

Last Name:

Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Telephone:

Email Address:

Is it possible you
or someone you
know has
mesothelioma?
Yes No

Shipyards

Metal Works

Powerhouses

Other Job Sites

Current News

California's state rock causes a legislative stir
Many believe that the asbestos found in serpentine makes it a bad choice for a state icon

Ser ...

Campaigning for an official Mesothelioma Awareness Day The next step in campaigning against the adverse health impacts of asbestos exposure and its resulting disease ...

David King family campaigns to raise awareness of mesothelioma cancer
When David King died of malignant mesothelioma at the age of ...

Secretary at Iron Company Develops Mesothelioma

Group Offers Asbestos Removal Kit

California's state rock causes a legislative stir Many believe that the asbestos found in serpentine makes it a bad choice for a state icon Ser ...

Campaigning for an official Mesothelioma Awareness Day The next step in campaigning against the adverse health impacts of asbestos exposure and its resulting disease ...

David King family campaigns to raise awareness of mesothelioma cancer When David King died of malignant mesothelioma at the age of ...

California's state rock causes a legislative stir
Many believe that the asbestos found in serpentine makes it a bad choice for a state icon

Ser ...

David King family campaigns to raise awareness of mesothelioma cancer
When David King died of malignant mesothelioma at the age of ...