Firefighters' brain tumors linked to flame retardant chemical
Firefighters might face a higher risk of brain cancers caused by exposure to chemicals in fire extinguishers, a new small-scale study says.
Firefighters may face increased risk of brain cancer due to chemical exposure: Study
Firefighters may face a heightened risk of developing brain cancer due to their persistent exposure to certain chemicals, a new study has found. In a set of patients who had gliomas — the most
Mutational Signature in Gliomas Tied to Chemical Exposure in Firefighters
Using glioma tumor samples, researchers looked for genetic mutational signatures, finding one previously associated with exposure to haloalkene, a substance found in flame retardants, fire extinguishers,
Study links firefighting chemicals to increased glioma risk
A new study uncovered an association between exposure to chemicals commonly used in firefighting and glioma risk, reinforcing earlier research that has suggested a link between firefighting and the development of cancers.
Exposure to firefighting chemicals linked to increased brain tumor risk
New research by Yale has found an association between exposure to chemicals commonly used in firefighting and incidence of a brain tumor called a glioma in firefights, suggesting that the cancer may have an environmental cause.
Firefighters face a higher brain cancer risk associated with gene mutations caused by chemical exposure, study suggests
Gene mutations caused by exposure to certain chemical compounds have been linked to the development of gliomas, the most common type of malignant brain tumor. New research reveals that among patients with gliomas,
Genetic mutations linked to toxin exposure found in firefighters' brain tumors
In a study comparing the glioma tumors of firefighters and non-fighters, researchers found a mutational signature tied to exposure to haloalkanes, which are used in flame retardants, fire extinguishers,
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Already approved drug avapritinib shows promise in treating high-grade gliomas
High-grade glioma, an aggressive form of pediatric and adult brain cancer, is challenging to treat given the tumor location, ...
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New therapeutic approach shows promise for pediatric high-grade gliomas
Brain tumors remain the most common cause of death from childhood cancer. Paediatric high-grade gliomas (pHGG) in particular are a mostly fatal disease group with a median survival time of less than ...
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No link observed between hormone therapy and glioma risk in postmenopausal women: Study
A new study published in the journal of Menopause found that overall, among menopausal women, the usage and duration of ...
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New Therapy Hope for Pediatric Brain Tumors
Brain tumours remain the most common cause of death from childhood cancer. Paediatric high-grade gliomas (pHGG) in particular ...
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Why firefighters may face a higher brain cancer risk
Firefighters with increased exposure to certain chemical compounds are more likely to develop gliomas -- the most common type ...
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Study Reveals Link Between Forever Chemicals and Childhood Cancers
There appears to be a connection between prenatal per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) serum concentrations and some childhood cancers.