[CPEO-MEF] PFAS: "Major study links a PFAS chemical to testicular cancer" among servicemembers

[Lenny Siegel <lsiegel@cpeo.org>]

Toxic exposure concerns in the military: Major study links a PFAS chemical to testicular cancer

by CHRIS DANIELS, ANDREA NEJMAN and ALEX BRAUER
Spotlight on America
November 6, 2023

WASHINGTON (SOA) — As we prepare to celebrate Veterans Day, there are growing concerns about toxic exposures among those who have served. A groundbreaking new government study found a link between ‘forever chemicals’ known as PFAS and testicular cancer among servicemembers. It’s triggering calls to ensure all servicemembers receive critical health information.

Roger Hill's medical records chronicle the autumn that changed his life, starting in October 1997. He was serving in the US Air Force as a firefighter, deployed to Saudi Arabia when pain sent him to the doctor.

He was told, at just 26 years old, he had testicular cancer.

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For the entire story, see
https://thenationaldesk.com/news/spotlight-on-america/toxic-exposure-concerns-in-the-military-major-study-links-a-pfas-forever-chemical-to-testicular-cancer-firefighter-servicemembers-aqueous-film-forming-foam-jet-fuel-toxic-department-of-defense#

For the study, see
https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/10.1289/EHP12603

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Lenny Siegel
Executive Director
Center for Public Environmental Oversight
A project of the Pacific Studies Center
LSiegel@cpeo.org
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