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What is the cause of mesothelioma?
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Mesothelioma: Cancer typically begins when a series of genetic mutations occur within a cell, causing the cell to grow and multiply out of control. It isn't clear what causes the initial genetic mutations that lead to mesothelioma. It's likely that cancers form because of an interaction between many factors, such as inherited conditions, your environment, your health conditions and your lifestyle choices.
Answered 9/28/2013
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Varies: Asbestos exposure. And some spontaneous without proof of exposures.
Answered 1/6/2014
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