Firefighting chemicals leave brain cancer-linked mutations, study shows
Firefighters show higher rates of glioma-linked SBS42 mutational signatures associated with haloalkane exposure, suggesting occupational risk. The study highlights a clear link between firefighting, chemical exposure,
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 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,
Brain Tumors In Firefighters Linked To Flame Retardant Chemical
Previous studies have highlighted a mutational pattern, or “signature” in gliomas linked to haloalkane exposure, researchers said. “In these data, we confirm detection of this signature in a ...
Do firefighters face a higher brain cancer risk associated with gene mutations caused by chemical exposure?
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 published by Wiley online in CANCER reveals that among patients with gliomas,
Studying chemical exposure and brain cancer risk in firefighters
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.
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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Mutational Signatures Tied to Haloalkane Exposure Are Enriched in Firefighters
MONDAY, March 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- In a study published online March 10 in Cancer, authors identified gliomas with ...
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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 ...
Why firefighters may face greater brain cancer risk, according to a study
Firefighters with increased exposure to certain chemical compounds are more likely to develop gliomas -- the most common type ...