http://www.blogcyclopedia.com/asbestos/cancer/colon-cancer-symptoms-pain Asbestos is known to have toxicity. The inhalation of toxic asbestos fibers can cause serious illnesses, including malignant mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis (also called pneumoconiosis). Since the mid 1980s, many uses of asbestos have been banned in several countries. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:59:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3