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Troubling report links Phillies brain cancer cluster with turf chemicals
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Brain cancer deaths of six former Phillies players must be investigated, says Dr. Siegel
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Six former Phillies died from brain cancer. We tested Vet turf and found PFAS, or 'forever chemicals' - EHN
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The Vet Turf was Tested and it Came Back Full of Forever Chemicals - Crossing Broad
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We're Philadelphia Inquirer investigative journalists who decided to test turf used at Veteran's Stadium due to a spike in brain cancer deaths among Phillies. Ask us anything. : r/baseball
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Artificial Turf Cancer Lawsuits
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Six former Phillies died from brain cancer. We tested Vet turf and found PFAS, or 'forever chemicals' - EHN
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Investigation Links Astroturf to Deaths of Six Former Phillies
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PFAS, turf, Vet Stadium, and The Inquirer's investigation: answering reader questions
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Six former Phillies died from the same brain cancer. We tested the Vet's turf and found dangerous chemicals. : r/baseball
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Six former Phillies died from the same brain cancer. We tested the Vet's turf and found dangerous chemicals. : r/baseball
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