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French flight attendant wins case recognisingbreast cancer as occupational disease

A flight attendant in France has succeeded in having her breast cancer recognised as an occupational disease in a landmark ruling that marks a first for the country's aviation industry. Sophie Lainault, a former flight attendant for Air France, had frequently worked at night and

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FRANCE2427 Aug 2026, 09:31 amUpdated 1h ago1 min readEuropeWorld
French flight attendant wins case recognising breast cancer as occupational disease

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A flight attendant in France has succeeded in having her breast cancer recognised as an occupational disease in a landmark ruling that marks a first for the country's aviation industry. Sophie Lainault, a former flight attendant for Air France, had frequently worked at night and been exposed to passive smoking.

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Source: France 24 · FRANCE24. Published 27 Aug 2026, 09:31 am.

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