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I was exposed to asbestos when i was in the military. could that be how i got mesothelioma?
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Yes: Asbestos exposure is by far the most common cause of mesothelioma. However, being exposed to asbestos does not mean you will get mesothelioma. Unfortunately, asbestos used to be used in many different applications so your exposure could have been from any number of places.
Answered 12/11/2017
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Yes: One of the significant risk factors for mesothelioma is asbestos exposure.
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