Asbestos Cancer Facts and Statistics An asbestos-related cancer is any cancer that can be caused by asbestos exposure. Lung cancer is the most frequently diagnosed asbestos-related cancer in the United States, affecting about 4,800 people each year. Mesothelioma is the second-most diagnosed cancer caused by asbestos. It affects about 3,000 people in the U.S. each … Continue reading Asbestos Cancer Facts and Statistics