Sep 30, 2025 | Cancer Center News
One of the biggest health concerns for consumers today is the proliferation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). PFAS are commonly known as “forever chemicals” because they do not easily break down in the environment or your body. These chemicals are used in...
May 3, 2024 | Cancer Center News
The Center for Environment, PFAS, and Cancer Toxicology (CEPaCT) held a meeting on April 25 at the Beckman Institute to discuss recent project and administrative updates. CEPaCT was founded by Cancer Center at Illinois (CCIL) member Joseph Irudayaraj and focuses on...
Apr 24, 2024 | Cancer Center News
A new paper published by a team that includes several Cancer Center at Illinois (CCIL) researchers demonstrates a link between per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure and growth of testicular germ cell tumors. PFAS chemicals, sometimes called forever...
