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ER-Negative Breast Cancer Risk Linked with Blood Levels of Two PFAS Forever Chemicals

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The results of a study found that women with higher blood levels of two common PFAS were more likely to develop estrogen receptor-negative breast cancer, saying their results have important public health implications.

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  1. MedicalXpress

    Two 'forever chemicals' associated with higher risk of aggressive breast cancer in analysis (opens MedicalXpress)

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    Women with higher blood levels of two common per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also familiarly known as PFAS, were more likely to develop estrogen receptor-negative, or ER-negative, breast cancer, according to a new study by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), part of the U.S.

  2. Geneng News

    ER-Negative Breast Cancer Risk Linked with Blood Levels of Two PFAS Forever Chemicals (opens Geneng News)

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    The results of a study found that women with higher blood levels of two common PFAS were more likely to develop estrogen receptor-negative breast cancer, saying their results have important public health implications.