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Does Asbestos Cause Cancer? History Of Skin And Prostrate Cancer, Diabetes And Heart Problems
I have had 17 skin cancers cut off and the dermatologist said it happened 50 years ago.That would have been when i was in korea on a ship 4 years in the Pacific. We didn t have suntan lotion. Now the VA want s to know if asbestos could have caused the cancers. I also have had prostate cancer and diabetes and heart problems?
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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asbestos exposure commonly cause a disease called asbestosis, lung is affected, shortness of breath wheezing are the common symptoms . chance of disease increases with smoking at the same time. asbestos exposure may cause lung cancer. so if you have smoking history you should quit it. your other medical problems to be treated in a proper way . consult your doctor.
asbestos exposure commonly cause a disease called asbestosis, lung is affected, shortness of breath wheezing are the common symptoms . chance of disease increases with smoking at the same time. asbestos exposure may cause lung cancer. so if you have smoking history you should quit it. your other medical problems to be treated in a proper way . consult your doctor.
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