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NIH study links PFOA and PFOS to higher ER-negative breast cancer rates
Key Takeaways
- NIH researchers reported higher rates of ER-negative breast cancer among women with higher PFOA and PFOS blood levels.
- The study found no clear association between the chemicals and breast-cancer risk overall.
- The result is an association and warrants further investigation into mechanisms and exposure patterns.
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DT Editorial Team··via sciencedaily.com