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Study finds ‘forever chemical’ exposure to development of liver cancer

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Scientists in a new study have identified a link between “forever chemical” exposure and the development of the most common type of liver cancer.

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One specific type of forever chemical, called perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS)

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PFOS is one of thousands of humanmade per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and is found widely throughout the environment.

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PFAS are a set of toxic chemicals found in a variety of household products, including nonstick pans, waterproof apparel and cosmetics.

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While prior research in animals have suggested that PFAS exposure increases the risk of liver cancer

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New published in JHEP Reports — is the first to confirm a connection in human samples.

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“Liver cancer is one of the most serious endpoints in liver disease

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This is the first study in humans to show that PFAS are associated with this disease

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Published by University of Southern California’s (USC) Keck School of Medicine

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