PFOA, used in the production of non-stick surfaces, has been linked to numerous human maladies, including several forms of cancer. (timesunion.com)
Li - Fraumeni syndrome (LFS) is a genetic disorder associated with an increased risk of developing several forms of cancer, including soft tissue sarcoma, breast cancer, leukemia, lung cancer, brain tumors and adrenal gland tumors. (uchospitals.edu)
Research suggests that several forms of cancer as well as some cancer treatments, such as certain types of chemotherapies, increase the risk of blood clots, which cause death by blocking or obstructing blood flow in the body and preventing vital organs from receiving oxygen and nutrients. (lerner.ccf.org)