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Bahn AK, Rosenwaike I, Herrmann N, Grover P, Stellman J, O'Leary K. Melanoma after Exposure to PCBs. New England Journal of Medicine, Vol. 295, No. 8, page 450, 6 references, 1976

Bates MN. Extremely Low Frequency Electromagnetic Fields and Cancer: The Epidemiologic Evidence. Source: Environmental Health Perspectives, Vol. 95, pages 147-156, 56 references, 1991 

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Berry DL, DiGiovanni J, Juchau MR, Bracken WM, Gleason GL, Slaga TJ. Lack of Tumor-Promoting Ability of Certain Environmental Chemicals in a Two-Stage Mouse Skin Tumorigenesis Assay. Source: Research Communications in Chemical Pathology and Pharmacology, Vol. 20, No. 1, pages 101-108, 22 references, 1978

Bertolini R. Acne: A Summary of the Occupational Health Concern. Source: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, Hamilton, Ontario, Report No. P89-1E, 7 pages, 8 references, 1989 

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Dutch Expert Committee on Occupational Standards. Scientific documentation on the Dutch list of occupational carcinogens (II). Polychlorinated biphenyls. TA:Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment PG:188-92 YR:1995 IP: VI:RA 2/95 

DWIVEDI C, SITZMAN SJ. Effects of polychlorinated biphenyls on skin tumor development and epidermal ornithine decarboxylase activity. RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS IN PHARMACOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY;3 (1-2). 1998. 65-75. Author Address: Coll. Pharm., Box 2202C, S.D. State Univ., Brookings, SD 57007, USA. 

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IARC Anonymous. Polychlorinated biphenyls (Group 2A) TA:IARC Monographs on the evaluation of the carcinogenic risk of chemicals to humans. PG:322-6 YR:1987 IP: VI:Suppl. 7 

Jensen AA. Melanoma, fluorescent lights, and polychlorinated biphenyls. Lancet 23 Oct. 1982, Vol.2, No.8304, p.935. 13 ref. 

LAVOIE EJ, BEDENKO V, TULLEY-FREILER L, HOFFMAN D. Tumor-initiating activity and metabolism of polymethylated phenanthrenes. CANCER RES; 42 (10). 1982. 4045-4049. Author Address: Div. of Environmental Carcinogenesis, Naylor Dana Inst. for Disease Prevention, American Health Foundation, Valhalla, N.Y. 10595. 

Lawrence C. Letter: PCB? and melanoma. N Engl J Med 1977 Jan 13;296(2):108

LEJEUNE FJ. EPIDEMIOLOGY AND ETIOLOGY OF MALIGNANT MELANOMA. BIOMED PHARMACOTHER; 40 (3). 1986. 91-99. Keywords include: CARCINOGENIC CHEMICALS

Linet MS, Malker HSR, Chow W-H, McLaughlin JK, Weiner JA, Stone BJ, Ericsson JLE, Fraumeni JF Jr. Occupational Risks for Cutaneous Melanoma among Men in Sweden. Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Vol. 37, No. 9, pages 1127-1135, 81 references, 1995

Loomis D, Browning SR, Schenck AP, Gregory E, Savitz DA. Cancer Mortality among Electric Utility Workers Exposed to Polychlorinated Biphenyls. Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Vol. 54, No. 10, pages 720-728, 47 references, 1997

Mohtashamipur E, Norpoth K, Ernst H, Mohr U. The Mouse-Skin Carcinogenicity of a Mutagenic Fraction from Beech Wood Dusts. Source: Carcinogenesis, Vol. 10, No. 3, pages 483-487, 26 references, 1989 

Morpurgo G, Maggini M. A Hypothesis on the Etiology of Malignant Melanoma: The Role of Chemicals Interfering with Melanin Synthesis. European Journal of Cancer and Clinical Oncology, Vol. 23, No. 8, pages 1213-1215, 9 references, 1987

NAGABHUSHAN M, BHIDE SV. CURCUMIN AS AN INHIBITOR OF CANCER. J AM COLL NUTR 1992 APR;11(2):192-8. Author Address: CARCINOGENESIS DIVISION, CANCER RESEARCH INSTITUTE, BOMBAY, INDIA.

Nicholson WJ, Landrigan PJ. Human Health Effects of Polychlorinated Biphenyls. Dioxins and Health, A. Schecter, Editor; Plenum Press, New York, pages 487-524, 118 references, 1994 

Olin R, Vagero D, Ahlbom A. Mortality Experience Of Electrical Engineers. Source: British Journal of Industrial Medicine, Vol. 42, No. 3, pages 211-212, 5 references, 1985 

REIF AE. THE CAUSES OF CANCER. WHILE SOME CANCERS ARE GENETICALLY FATED TO APPEAR, MOST HAVE NOW BEEN TRACED TO ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS. Source: AM. SCI. 1981, 69() 437-447 

ROBINSON CF, PETERSEN M, PALU S, SESTITO JP. MORTALITY PATTERNS AMONG THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS 1982-87. Source: 30TH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOCIETY FOR EPIDEMIOLOGIC RESEARCH, EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA, JUNE 12-14, 1997. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY; 145 (11 SUPPL.). 1997. S41. Keywords include: MELANOMA SKIN CANCER 

Rockley PF, Trieff N, Wagner RF Jr, Tyring SK. Nonsunlight Risk Factors for Malignant Melanoma Part I: Chemical Agents, Physical Conditions, and Occupation. International Journal of Dermatology, Vol. 33, No. 6, pages 398-406, 166 references, 1994 

Schecter A. Contamination of an Office Building in Binghamton, New York by PCBs, Dioxins, Furans and Biphenylenes After an Electrical Panel and Electrical Transformer Incident. Chemosphere, Vol. 12, Nos. 4/5, pages 669-680, 1983.

Schecter A, Tiernan T. Occupational Exposure To Polychlorinated Dioxins, Polychlorinated Furans, Polychlorinated Biphenyls, And Biphenylenes After An Electrical Panel And Transformer Accident In An Office Building. Environmental Health Perspectives, Vol. 60, pages 305-313, 9 references, 1985

Schecter A. The Binghamton State Office Building PCB, Dioxin and Dibenzofuran Electrical Transformer Incident: 1981-1986. Chemosphere, Vol. 15, Nos. 9-12, pages 1273-1280, 13 references, 1986.

Schwartzbaum JA, Setzer RW, Kupper LL. An Exploratory Analysis of the Occupational Correlates of Large Pigmented Nevi at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Journal of Occupational Medicine, Vol. 32, No. 7, pages 605-611, 39 references, 1990 

Sinks T, Smith AB, Rinsky R, Watkins K, Shults R, Steele G. Health Hazard Evaluation Report No. HETA-89-116-2094, Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Bloomington, Indiana. Source: Hazard Evaluations and Technical Assistance Branch, NIOSH, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Cincinnati, Ohio, Report No. HETA-89-116-2094, 28 pages, 37 references, 1991 

Sinks T, Steele G, Smith AB, Watkins K, Shults RA. Mortality among Workers Exposed to Polychlorinated Biphenyls. American Journal of Epidemiology, Vol. 136, No. 4, pages 389-398, 29 references, 1992 Author Address: Div. Environmental Hazards, Health Effects, Cent. Environmental Health Injury Control, Cent. Disease Control, 1600 Clifton Road NE, Mailstop F46, Atlanta, Ga. 30333. 

Shmunes E. Occupational Skin Cancer. Seminars in Occupational Medicine, Vol. 2, No. 4, pages 267-274, 55 references, 1987 

Tynes T, Reitan JB, Andersen A. Incidence of Cancer among Workers in Norwegian Hydroelectric Power Companies. Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, Vol. 20, No. 5, pages 339-344, 29 references, 1994 

USPA SH, SHIELDS PG. ETIOLOGY OF CANCER CHEMICAL FACTORS. Source: DE VITA, V. T. JR., S. HELLMAN AND S. A. ROSENBERG (ED.). CANCER: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF ONCOLOGY, 5TH EDITION, VOLS. 1 AND 2. LXIX+1539P.(VOL. 1); LI+1585P.(VOL. 2) LIPPINCOTT-RAVEN PUBLISHERS: PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, USA. ISBN 0-397-51574-X(SET); ISBN 0-397-51575-8(VOL. 1); ISBN 0-397-51576-6(VOL. 2).; 0 (0). 1997. 185-202. Keywords include: POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYL, SKIN CANCER 

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Wassermann M, Wassermann D. Polychlorinated Biphenyls. Encyclopaedia of Occupational Health and Safety, Vol. 2, pages 1753-1755, 6 references, 1983

Wester RC, Maibach HI. Dermatotoxicology. Source: Environmental Pathology, N. K. Mottet, Editor; New York, New York, Oxford University Press, pages 181-194, 20 references, 1985

Wester RC, Maibach HI. Percutaneous Absorption Relative to Occupational Dermatology. Source: Occupational and Industrial Dermatology, Second Edition, H. I. Maibach, Editor; Year Book Medical Publishers, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, pages 241-257, 35 references, 1987

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