Serum Concentrations of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Risk of Renal Cell Carcinoma

Abstract

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are highly persistent chemicals that have been detected in the serum of over 98% of the US population. Studies among highly exposed individuals suggest an association with perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) exposure and kidney cancer. It remains unclear whether PFOA or other PFAS are renal carcinogens or if they influence risk of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) at concentrations observed in the general population.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Sep 18, 2020
Source ID
10.1093/jnci/djaa143

Entities

People

  • Antonia M. Calafat
  • Catherine L Callahan
  • Debra T. Silverman
  • Jonathan N Hofmann
  • Joseph J Shearer
  • Joshua Sampson
  • Mark P. Purdue
  • Neal D. Freedman
  • Rena R Jones
  • Venkata S. Sabbisetti
  • Wen-Yi Huang

Organizations

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  • National Cancer Institute
  • National Institutes of Health

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Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

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