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Lung cancers due to asbestos are not being diagnosed

A study has revealed that 90% of lung cancer attributable to asbestos exposure are actually being attributed to other causes. The study claims that lung cancer caused by asbestos exposure can occur without asbestosis.

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About: Lung cancers due to asbestos are not being diagnosed

Date: 13 October 2004

Source: ABC

URL: http://www.clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040823/SPECIAL04/408230342/1002/NEWS01

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