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What can be done for prevention of mesothelioma?
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Avoid asbestos: Some spontaneous, but more with substantial exposure to asbestos miners, insulation, navy though the years.
Answered 4/3/2013
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No smoking: Though mesothelioma is caused by asbestos exposure, smoking does make things worse. You may also get lung cancer.
Answered 4/4/2013
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