By Michael Bartlett on July 08th, 2025 in PFAS/AFFF
The incidence rates for liver cancer had tripled in the past four decades. Recent scientific studies have found evidence that chemical exposure may be associated with liver cancer, particularly PFAS chemicals found in firefighting foam.
Liver cancer is a threatening condition that is currently the sixth most common cancer globally. In the United States alone, the American Cancer Society (ACS) estimated that over 42,000 new liver cancer cases would be diagnosed in 2025. Alarmingly, the ACS also reported that the incidence rates for liver cancer had tripled since the 1980s.
Some of the more common liver cancer symptoms include unexplained weight loss, nausea, dark urine, loss of appetite, and many more. The condition is strongly associated with hepatitis and pre-existing liver disease. Recently, researchers have found scientific evidence that liver cancer may also be associated with toxic exposure, particularly with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) found in firefighting foam used in military bases.
In 2022, a study published in JHEP Reports found that exposure to high concentrations of PFOS, a type of PFAS known as perfluorooctanesulfonic acid, was associated with an increased risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). HCC is the most common type of liver cancer. The report linked this association to the hepatotoxic and endocrine-disrupting properties of PFAS chemicals.
Other published studies also support the hepatoxicity of PFAS. The liver functions as a detox organ. PFAS chemicals can enter the liver by binding to the liver fatty acid binding protein, or L-FABP. Once PFAS chemicals accumulate in the liver, they can interfere with normal liver metabolic functions.
The American Liver Foundation estimates that over 2,000 military veterans are diagnosed with liver cancer every year. Filing claims can be time-consuming and complex, as you have to establish a connection between your PFAS exposure in service and your liver cancer diagnosis. ELG Law assists military veterans in filing PFAS-related claims the right way.
If you developed liver cancer after being exposed to PFAS in a contaminated military base, we urge you to seek legal assistance to explore all your options for recovering compensation. For military veterans, you can file VA claims and a PFAS exposure claim for liver cancer.
ELG Law can handle the filing process on your behalf. To start your PFAS liver cancer claim, we need to evaluate your eligibility through the following documents:
Fighting cancer is a long and tough journey, but you do not have to go through it alone. ELG Law assists military veterans who developed liver cancer after toxic exposure, allowing them to focus on treatment and recovery while our attorneys pursue the maximum compensation possible. Contact us today to get your claim started.