At least 13,000 premature deaths from cancer could be prevented each year in the UK, says the World Cancer Research Fund.
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Scientists have found that individuals who carry a mutation in a gene called BAP1 are susceptible to developing two forms of cancer – mesothelioma, and melanoma of the eye. Additionally, when these individuals are exposed to asbestos or similar mineral fibers, their risk of developing mesothelioma, an aggressive cancer of the lining of the chest and abdomen, may be markedly increased. Via Stuart Logan Delete the scoop?
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