PFAS Exposure and Risk of Cancer

A portfolio of research aimed at identifying cancer-types associated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Exposure to PFAS chemicals doubles the odds of a prior cancer ...

Exposure to PFAS chemicals doubles the odds of a prior cancer diagnosis in women · New research from Amber Cathey · Clear link between PFAS, BPA ...

OEEB Research on “Forever Chemicals” - NCI

“We found that study participants with the highest concentrations of PFOA were more than twice as likely to develop kidney cancer compared to ...

PFOA, PFOS, and Related PFAS Chemicals

Studies in lab animals have found exposure to PFOA increases the risk of certain tumors of the liver, testicles, mammary glands (breasts), and ...

"Forever chemicals" and cancer - Buffalo, NY

PFAS has been generically classified as a possible, but not an official, carcinogen. Researchers, however, are identifying mechanisms in “ ...

and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure and thyroid cancer ...

This study supports the hypothesis that PFAS exposure may be associated with increased risk of thyroid cancer. It provides further evidence for ...

Yale Study: “Forever Chemicals” Promote Cancer Cell Migration

No level of PFAS in the body is considered safe, and they have been linked to a litany of health problems, including cancers. In November, the ...

Certain Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl “Forever Chemicals ... - Mount Sinai

Mount Sinai researchers have discovered a link between certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and an increased risk for thyroid cancer.

PFAS and cancer: what do we know about forever chemicals?

The other chemical IARC reviewed, perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), has been classified as 'possibly carcinogenic to humans' (Group 2B). This ...

Per- and Poly-fluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Exposure and Risk of ...

We found an association between overall PFAS exposure and the risk of kidney cancers (RR=1.18, 95% CI =1.05-1.32; I =52.8%, 11 studies). Also, we showed an ...

Our Current Understanding of the Human Health and Environmental ...

Current scientific research suggests that exposure to certain PFAS may lead to adverse health outcomes. However, research is still ongoing ...

Per- and Poly-fluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Exposure and Risk of ...

We found an association between overall PFAS exposure and the risk of kidney cancers (RR=1.18, 95% CI =1.05-1.32; I =52.8%, 11 studies).

Exposure to certain chemicals raises the odds of a prior cancer ...

“These findings show that PFAS and phenols are potential environmental risk factors for cancer risk in women,” said Max Aung, PhD, the study's ...

Exposure to PFAS and Phenols May Be Linked to Cancer Risk

PFAS and phenols may be present in patients with breast, ovarian, skin, and endometrial cancers, according to a recent study published by Cathey et al.

PFAS and cancer, a scoping review of the epidemiologic evidence

The cancer sites with the most evidence of an association with PFAS are testicular and kidney cancer.

Exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and breast cancer ...

No association between PFAS and overall breast cancer was found in our meta-analyses; however, positive but imprecise associations were observed for PFOA and ...

Exploring the Potential Link between PFAS Exposure and ... - MDPI

Notably, PFOA has been implicated in heightened incidences of kidney and testicular cancers [13]. The exploration into PFAS's association with other cancer ...

'Forever chemical' exposure linked to higher cancer odds in women

PFAS chemicals, in particular, may disrupt hormone functions specific to women – a potential mechanism for increasing their odds of hormone- ...

Exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances and risk of hepatocellular ...

Animal studies suggest that PFAS may increase risk of fatty liver and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) via impacts on hepatic lipid, amino acid, and glucose ...

PFAS Information for Clinicians - 2024 | ATSDR

Health effects potentially associated with PFAS exposure include increases in cholesterol levels, decreases in birth weight, lower antibody ...