Asbestos in cancer of ovaries link; RESEARCH.Byline: EMILY COOK ASBESTOS exposure can cause ovarian cancer ovarian cancer Malignant tumour of the ovaries. Risk factors include early age of first menstruation (before age 12), late onset of menopause (after age 52), absence of pregnancy, presence of specific genetic mutations, use of fertility drugs, and personal history of breast and cancer of the larynx larynx (lâr`ĭngks), organ of voice in mammals. Commonly known as the voice box, the larynx is a tubular chamber about 2 in. (5 cm) high, consisting of walls of cartilage bound by ligaments and membranes, and moved by muscles. , experts have confirmed. The warning comes from a group of 27 World Health Organisation scientists. They also say there is "limited evidence" that the fibre can raise the risk of cancers of the bowel, the stomach and the throat. It is already established that asbestos exposure causes mesothelioma Mesothelioma Definition Mesothelioma is an uncommon disease that causes malignant cancer cells to form within the lining of the chest, abdomen, or around the heart. Its primary cause is believed to be exposure to asbestos. - cancer of the lining of the lung or abdomen. The new classification is reported in the Lancet Oncology medical journal. Doctors, charities, unions and MPs, backed by the Mirror, are calling on the Government to create a new pounds 10million centre for asbestos-related disease. Leading lung surgeon John Edwards of Sheffield's Northern General Hospital, said yesterday: "More research needs to be carried out and we need more funding to do this." CAPTION(S): SURGEON John Edwards |
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