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I'm on my laptop a lot and most of that time its on my lap. can this cause ovarian cancer?
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No: There is no evidence that the heat generated from a laptop is associated with ovarian disease.
Answered 11/15/2020
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No: It is extremely unlikely that such an exposure can cause cancer!
Answered 12/5/2012
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