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Microplastics Found in Prostate Cancer Tumors, Study Reveals

2/24/2026

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Researchers at NYU Langone Health found microplastics in prostate cancer tumors, averaging 40 micrograms per gram in cancerous tissue and 16 micrograms per gram in healthy tissue.
This study marks the first Western assessment of microplastics in prostate cancer tissue.
Vittorio Albergamo, senior author at NYU Langone Health, called for stricter regulations on plastic manufacturers due to risks, and researchers plan bigger studies to examine inflammation and cancer-related genetic changes.

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Researchers at NYU Langone Health found microplastics in prostate cancer tumors, averaging 40 micrograms per gram in cancerous tissue and 16 micrograms per gram in healthy tissue.
This study marks the first Western assessment of microplastics in prostate cancer tissue.
Vittorio Albergamo, senior author at NYU Langone Health, called for stricter regulations on plastic manufacturers due to risks, and researchers plan bigger studies to examine inflammation and cancer-related genetic changes.