Asbestos linked to cancer of the ovaries and larynx
Exposure to asbestos, which is known to cause a form of cancer called mesothelioma, has also been shown to cause some cancers of the ovary and larynx (voice box) as well, scientists have said.
Experts have been aware of the link between asbestos and mesothelioma since the 1960s and the substance is known to cause most cases of the disease, which affects the tissue that lines the outer surface of the lungs.
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References
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27. 5. 2009 Cancer Research UK
