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Environ Sci Technol January 2025 PMID 39786168

Environmental Exposures and Canine Bladder Cancer: A Case Control Study Using Silicone Passive Samplers.

Catherine F Wise, Nicholas J Herkert, Kate Hoffman, Shelly Vaden, Matthew Breen, Heather M Stapleton

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Discussions highlight key findings such as higher chemical levels in dogs with bladder cancer, with participants emphasizing the health implications of household chemical exposure using language like 'more likely to get cancer' and 'significant'. The tone conveys concern and curiosity, with references to the study’s relevance to public health and environmental safety, showing both admiration for the research and awareness of its broader impacts.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree that the study shows a link between chemical exposure and canine bladder cancer, emphasizing chemicals like BDE-47 and BDE-99.

InterestHigh interest

Participants demonstrate high interest, often referencing health implications and environmental risks, indicating engagement with the topic’s significance.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments include mentions of specific chemicals and their health effects, reflecting a moderate level of thoughtful engagement rather than superficial discussion.

ImpactModerate impact

The focus on the study's implications for both animal and human health suggests a recognition of its potential influence, though some boundaries of impact remain implied rather than explicitly discussed.

Abstract in brief

  • This study used pet dogs as models to explore how environmental chemical exposures might contribute to bladder cancer, specifically focusing on dogs with a genetic mutation linked to higher cancer risk.
  • Dogs wore silicone passive samplers for five days to measure their exposure to various chemicals, with the results showing that dogs with the mutation (cases) had higher levels of certain chemicals like BDE47, BDE99, anthracene, and benzyl butyl phthalate compared to dogs without the mutation (controls).
  • The research is significant because it’s the largest to analyze such a broad range of chemical exposures related to bladder cancer in dogs and highlights their value in studying environmental health risks that also impact humans.]
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Fernfly
@FernFly · X

A new study suggests dogs exposed to common household chemicals are more likely to get cancer. https://t.co/HAFUKhpqJr

Feb 10, 2025 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 3,101 followers View post →
Catherine F. Wise, PhD
@CFWisePhD · X

Environmental Exposures and Canine Bladder Cancer: A Case Control Study Using Silicone Passive Samplers | Environmental Science & Technology https://t.co/Uyl2YYv0Ax

Jan 23, 2025 · 1 like · 49 followers View post →
Abhishek Joshi
@kaalicharan · X

RT @FernFly: A new study suggests dogs exposed to common household chemicals are more likely to get cancer. https://t.co/HAFUKhpqJr

Feb 10, 2025 · 2 shares · 12,648 followers View post →
Professor Erwin Loh
@erwinloh · X

Dogs exposed to household chemicals more likely to get cancer, study finds. Markers of bladder cancer found in canines with higher levels of exposure to chemicals such as flame retardants. https://t.co/oEWSM0ozQZ https://t.co/ueqx1qBXvy

Feb 5, 2025 · 8,220 followers View post →
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@SilkeLeFay · X

#sustainability #ecology #ecotoxicology #SDGs #oncology #healthliteracy #publichealth #exposome #health Dogs with bladder cancer had significantly higher exposure to environmental chemicals, such as BDE-47, BDE-99, anthracene, and benzyl butyl phthalate. https://t.co/wl7hWLW8cH

Mar 3, 2025 · 4,586 followers View post →
DOG MAGAZIN
@topdogmagazine · X

RT @FernFly: A new study suggests dogs exposed to common household chemicals are more likely to get cancer. https://t.co/HAFUKhpqJr

Feb 21, 2025 · 2 shares · 94 followers View post →

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For health-promoting environments
@SilkeLeFay · X

#sustainability #ecology #ecotoxicology #SDGs #oncology #healthliteracy #publichealth #exposome #health Dogs with bladder cancer had significantly higher exposure to environmental chemicals, such as BDE-47, BDE-99, anthracene, and benzyl butyl phthalate. https://t.co/wl7hWLW8cH

Mar 3, 2025 · 4,586 followers View post →
DOG MAGAZIN
@topdogmagazine · X

RT @FernFly: A new study suggests dogs exposed to common household chemicals are more likely to get cancer. https://t.co/HAFUKhpqJr

Feb 21, 2025 · 2 shares · 94 followers View post →
Abhishek Joshi
@kaalicharan · X

RT @FernFly: A new study suggests dogs exposed to common household chemicals are more likely to get cancer. https://t.co/HAFUKhpqJr

Feb 10, 2025 · 2 shares · 12,648 followers View post →
Fernfly
@FernFly · X

A new study suggests dogs exposed to common household chemicals are more likely to get cancer. https://t.co/HAFUKhpqJr

Feb 10, 2025 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 3,101 followers View post →
Professor Erwin Loh
@erwinloh · X

Dogs exposed to household chemicals more likely to get cancer, study finds. Markers of bladder cancer found in canines with higher levels of exposure to chemicals such as flame retardants. https://t.co/oEWSM0ozQZ https://t.co/ueqx1qBXvy

Feb 5, 2025 · 8,220 followers View post →
Catherine F. Wise, PhD
@CFWisePhD · X

Environmental Exposures and Canine Bladder Cancer: A Case Control Study Using Silicone Passive Samplers | Environmental Science & Technology https://t.co/Uyl2YYv0Ax

Jan 23, 2025 · 1 like · 49 followers View post →
Veterinary Cancer Health
@vetcancerhealth.bsky.social · Bluesky

Environmental Exposures and Canine Bladder Cancer: A Case Control Study Using Silicone Passive Samplers. pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...

Jan 10, 2025 View post →