Cancer linked to shop's stuffy storeroom
Blue asbestos fibers identical to that lining the walls of a stationery shop were found in the lungs of its former manager, who died of an asbestos-linked illness after working there for more than 30 years, it was learned Monday.
The man died at age 70 after suffering mesothelioma, and fibers of blue asbestos -- considered extremely toxic -- were found in his lungs.
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Japan Times
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