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Over the years, hair straightening has been a staple treatment for many.

woman saying no to hair straightening treatments that cause cancer

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Read on to learn how chemicals in hair straightening products can be extremely hazardous to your health.

During that time, 378 cases of uterine cancer were detected.

Of all newly diagnosed cancers, 3% is related to uterine cancer.

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In fact, it’s estimated that there will be 65,950 new cases diagnosed this year alone.