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ASBESTOS EXPOSURE MESOTHELIOMA Learning its Causes

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ASBESTOS EXPOSURE MESOTHELIOMA

Learning its Causes

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What Is Mesothelioma?

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that is primarily caused from being exposed to asbestos. It can occur from just one incident of exposure.

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Detection

Mesothelioma can go undetected for 20+ years.

It is not the same as lung cancer. It is cancer related to the

mesotheliomum, which is a lining around your vital organs.

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Causes

It is caused by exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is found more in job related site for construction and the mining industry.

Some household item also contain asbestos. These are believed not to not cause a significant exposure that would lead to mesothelioma.

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Symptoms

Lack of Breath Loss of weight Pain around your chest

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More Information

For more information, please visit: http://AsbestosExposureMesoth

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