USMLE Asbestos exposure = Bronchogenic carcinoma vs. Mesothelioma

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Asbestos: A group of minerals used in construction and manufacturing that can cause lung cancer and mesothelioma when inhaled fibers become lodged in the lungs.

Bronchogenic carcinoma is the most common tumor in asbestos exposed individuals; the etiology shows a strong synergistic effect between smoking and asbestos exposure.
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How do you know if you were exposed to asbestos at workplace or anywhere?

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