Radiation link in flight attendant's breast cancer, French court finds
Former Air France stewardess Sophie Lainault has had her cancer recognised as an occupational disease.
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"My dearest wish is that the decision encourages other women who up until now have not had the courage to take this step."
— Sophie Lainault , Activist
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Former Air France stewardess Sophie Lainault has had her cancer recognised as an occupational disease.
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