What Types of Cancer Are Associated with Vinyl Chloride Exposure?
Long-term exposure to vinyl chloride has been linked to several types of cancer. The most well-documented cancer associated with vinyl chloride exposure is angiosarcoma of the liver, a rare but aggressive form of liver cancer. Other cancers linked to vinyl chloride include hepatocellular carcinoma (another type of liver cancer), brain cancer, and cancers of the lung and lymphatic system.
