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Could it be that my friend got lung cancer 30 years ago from being exposed to asbestos?
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Yes: Exposure to asbestos increases the risk for a type of lung cancer known as mesothelioma. This can occur even many years after the exposure.
Answered 7/5/2013
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Mesothelioma: Early exposure to a variety of toxic substances can lead to cancer. Cigarettes -squamous cancer asbestos mesothelioma other- others.
Answered 10/23/2017
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Yes: In fact, this is usual. Asbestos stays on board forever and the risk becomes greater and greater.
Answered 7/5/2013
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