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2 ‘forever chemicals’ associated with higher risk of breast cancer: Study
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Key Points:
- A recent National Institutes of Health study linked higher blood levels of PFAS chemicals PFOA and PFOS to a significantly increased risk of aggressive ER-negative breast cancer, with rates 67% and 93% higher respectively.
- ER-negative breast cancer is a challenging tumor type to treat due to the absence of hormone receptors targeted by common therapies, making these findings particularly concerning.
- Although no clear association was found between PFAS exposure and overall breast cancer risk, researchers stress the need for further investigation into these chemicals and their newer replacements.
- PFAS are synthetic chemicals commonly found in everyday products like nonstick pans, food packaging, and clothing, raising public health concerns about widespread exposure.
- Health officials highlight that understanding environmental links to cancer is crucial for reducing exposure and improving long-term health outcomes, with government leaders committing to pursue more evidence on PFAS impacts.
