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Can asbestos exposure cause thyroid cancer?
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Mesothelioma (lung): No doubt. Asbestos exposure - especially long term - causes mesothelioma. It is not safe and harms health in many ways, but there is no established connection to any of the thyroid cancers. Here's a related link: http://scottieleemeyers.Com/2012/01/05/post-office-employees-battle-thyroid-cancer/ best wishes for your health.
Answered 12/29/2022
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Not implicated: But exposure will affect the lungs , mesothelioma is attributed to asbestos exposure.
Answered 8/31/2013
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