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Malignant Mesothelioma Learning Center

Symptoms may not appear until 20 - 50 years or longer after exposure to asbestos, and may include: Abdominal bloating; Abdominal pain; Chest pain; Cough; Fatigue; Shortness of breath; Weight loss;
Source:ADAM
Date:September 4, 2008
The primary risk factor for developing mesothelioma is asbestos exposure. In the past, asbestos was used as a very effective type of insulation. The use of this material, however, has been declining since the link between asbestos and mesothelioma...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
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