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Colon Cancer and Asbestos Exposure

Abnormal cells in the colon divide uncontrollably and form a malignant tumor and colon cancer. The colon is part of the body’s digestive system that takes up nutrients from food and water and stores solid waste until is eliminated from the body. Colon cancer can occur as a result of environmental exposure to chrysotile asbestos through the ingestion of contaminated …

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