A possible link between exposure to substances, known as PFAS, and breast and gynecological cancers are being researched by scientists.
While there is not yet a connection, exposure to the substances could have an effect on a person’s immune system, making them more vulnerable to illnesses.
PFAS, which stands for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a class of chemicals found in a range of consumer products such as Teflon pans, waterproof apparel and cosmetics.
The George Washington University has experts available to discuss ‘forever chemicals’ and its potential health risk. If you would like to schedule an interview, please contact Katelyn Deckelbaum, [email protected] or Kathy Fackelmann, [email protected].
Lynn R. Goldman, Dean of the GW Milken Institute School of Public Health, is a pediatrician, epidemiologist and environmental health expert. She formerly served as the Assistant Administrator for Toxic Substances at the EPA, where she oversaw the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. She can talk about what is known and not known about these chemicals and their links to diseases, including cancer.
George Gray, is a professor of environmental and occupational health in the GW Milken Institute of Public Health. He has long been committed to the effective use of science to inform public health choices. He previously served as assistant administrator for the EPA's Office of research and development.
Dan Goldberg, an assistant research professor at the GW Milken Institute School of Public Health is an expert on climate change, environmental occupational health and global environmental health.
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