Mesothelioma

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Summary: Heuper warns that asbestos was a cancer risk to the general population. By this time there were over 200 references in the widely available literature regarding asbestos and disease. 1943 : First case of a mesothelioma-like tumor reported. 1947 : Dr. Merewether finds that 13% of asbestosis cases also had cancer of the lungs or pleura.

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