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jan 1, 1775 - Chimney Soot & Squamous Cell Carcinoma

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Percivall Pott identifies a relationship between chimney soot exposure and the incidence of squamous cell carcinoma of the scrotum. His report is the first to establish a clear link between environmental exposure and cancer development.

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jan 1, 1775
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~ 250 years ago