Angiosarcoma Facts
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Vinyl chloride is one of the most widely produce chemicals in the United States. It is estimated that over 20,000,000,000 pounds of it are produced each year.
Vinyl chloride is so dangerous a carcinogen that the Environmental Protection Agency must be alerted it only one pound is released into the environment.
The connection between vinyl chloride and angiosarcoma has been well documented since the 1970’s.
Angiosarcoma is one of the rarest and deadliest cancers in the world, with a fatality rate over 50% within six months of initial diagnosis.
Angiosarcoma is one of the most difficult cancers to treat, and usually does not respond well to traditional treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation.
Angiosarcoma can affect anyone at any age.
Angiosarcoma usually appears in the head, neck or chest areas.
Angiosarcoma can also be caused by radiation treatments, foreign bodies (shrapnel, metal, plastics), or environmental conditions.
Angiosarcoma can also be caused by lymphedema, a condition where lymph fluid accumulates in tissues and causes them to swell.
Angiosarcoma often appears in breast tissue after radiation treatment.
Vinyl Chloride is most dangerous when it is inhaled, but it can also be absorbed through the skin or swallowed through the mouth.
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