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Scientists link women’s prior cancer diagnoses to ‘forever chemical’ exposures

The HillSeptember 18, 2023News

Doctor meeting with patient about results

Women with prior diagnoses of melanoma, ovarian cancer or uterine cancer had higher levels of “forever chemicals” and other toxic compounds in their blood, scientists determined in a new nationwide analysis.

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Scientists link women’s prior cancer diagnoses to ‘forever chemical’ exposures