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There is some research that links flight attendants to higher rates of cancer, especially breast cancer and skin cancer:

https://www.cancer.org/latest-news/study-examines-cancer-rat...

It seems that the title claims this person was healthy, but apparently also in a higher-risk occupation. Cannot say how much the occupation influence things, looking at the article probably very little, but I think it's relevant to mention it.

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Also she mentioned working primarily in cities. You know, the location on our lovely planet where pollution is highest. It's a rather understated cause when searching for "why I got cancer", but pollution will do changes to your body that are still researched and still much not understood.

Recirculated airplane air isn't healthy. High-stress lifestyle, sleep deprivation, and androgen-boosting exercise while exhausted isn't healthy. (Did she take birth control?)

Radiation exposure due to less atmosphere during high altitude travel causes dna damage and can be a real cancer risk. ESP people that flight often, passengers, flight attendants, pilots, astronauts, etc.

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