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Does asbestos cause egfr exon 21 mutation?
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Asbestos: There are studies that show an association between occupational asbestos exposure and EGFR mutations. This does not mean that one causes the other, and any individual case should be discussed with a doctor.
Answered 2/1/2015
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No: Asbestos is a mineral fiber and as such is inert and unable to cause DNA mutations
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