NIH study raises concerns over ‘forever chemicals’ and breast cancer risk

National Cancer Institute Director Dr. Tony Letai joins ‘America’s Newsroom’ to discuss an NIH study linking exposure to ‘forever chemicals’ to an increased risk of aggressive breast cancer.

National Cancer Institute Director Dr. Tony Letai examines an NIH study suggesting a link between exposure to ‘forever chemicals,’ known as PFAS, and an increased risk of aggressive breast cancer. Letai discusses potential health risks associated with chemicals found in everyday household products. He also weighs in on claims among some Gen Z individuals that smoking cigarettes is healthier than vaping e-cigarettes.