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Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Ex-Fukushima nuclear plant worker confirmed to have cancer

Ex-Fukushima nuclear plant worker confirmed to have cancer

A man in his 40s who worked at the Fukushima nuclear plant after the 2011 disaster is the first person confirmed to have developed cancer from radiation exposure, Japan confirmed Tuesday.
The Health and Labor Ministry said the man, who wasn't identified further, has received government approval for compensation for the radiation-induced illness.

http://www.pennenergy.com/articles/pennenergy/2015/10/ex-fukushima-nuclear-plant-worker-confirmed-to-have-cancer.html?eid=288118515&bid=1211721

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