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Microplastics found in most prostate tumors and nearby tissue, raising concerns about a possible link to cancer.
A small study found microplastics in 9 of 10 prostate tumors and in 7 of 10 adjacent noncancerous tissues from men undergoing surgery, with cancerous tissue containing about 2.5 times more microplastics on average.
Conducted by NYU Langone Health with strict contamination controls, the research, presented at a major oncology conference, is the first Western study to compare microplastic levels in prostate tumors and healthy tissue.
While not proving causation, the findings raise concerns about a potential link between microplastic exposure and prostate cancer, especially as rates rise.
Experts stress the need for further research into how microplastics might contribute to cancer development through inflammation or chemical transport.
The study was funded by the U.S. Department of Defense.
Microplásticos encontrados en la mayoría de los tumores de próstata y en los tejidos cercanos, lo que genera preocupación sobre un posible vínculo con el cáncer.