C-8 Medical Monitoring Program
C-8MedicalMonitoringProgram.com
Welcome to the C-8 Medical Monitoring Program Website
The C-8 Medical Monitoring Program is part of a court-approved settlement. For information about the Program, you may click this link or call 1-888-499-2553.
The C-8 Science Panel found a Probable Link between exposure to C-8 (PFOA) and six human diseases. This list of diseases was then presented to the C-8 Medical Panel, to make recommendations about a Medical Monitoring Program for Class Members. The Program began in 2013 to offer free screening tests to eligible Class Members to detect Probable Linked diseases.
THE C-8 MEDICAL PANEL HAS ISSUED NEW RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TESTING
The C-8 Medical Panel has reviewed the C-8 Medical Monitoring Program databases generated through the duration of the Program. Based on its latest review of the Program's medical records, the Panel found no new cases of the three most serious Probable Linked Diseases (ulcerative colitis, kidney cancer and testicular cancer). Based on these findings, the C-8 Medical Panel now recommends that periodic medical monitoring end and instead, that the Program provide medical monitoring for Class Members who are concerned that they have developed new or worrisome symptoms that could be related to ulcerative colitis, testicular cancer, or kidney cancer. Class Members who have never scheduled an initial screening appointment will still be provided with an initial appointment and a C-8 (PFOA) blood test free of charge. Class Members may make an appointment for a medical evaluation for new or worrisome symptoms that could be related to ulcerative colitis, testicular cancer, or kidney cancer with a physician who is a participating health care provider in the Program or with a physician of their choice.
The C-8 Medical Panel has also recommended that medical monitoring for preeclampsia, increased serum cholesterol, and thyroid dysfunction be discontinued because screening for preeclampsia and increased cholesterol are now standard medical practice and do not need to be monitored by the Program. In addition, the Panel recommends against continuing to monitor periodically for thyroid dysfunction due to the low Program participation and yield.
MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR
We encourage you to participate in the C-8 Medical Monitoring Program.
If you have not registered but believe that you are a Class Member, you may still register and receive (at no cost to you) an initial medical monitoring appointment as well as testing for the presence of C-8 (PFOA) in your blood. Click this link for information on how to register.
If you have registered for the Program, but have not yet scheduled an initial monitoring appointment, please schedule an appointment by calling 1-888-499-2553.
If you believe you have new or worrisome symptoms that could be related to ulcerative colitis, testicular cancer, or kidney cancer, you should schedule an appointment by calling 1-888-499-2553.
A note from the Director: DuPont assumes no role in any decision by a class member to participate in the C-8 (PFOA) Medical Monitoring program. If a class member elects to participate, it is voluntary.
Medical Advice Disclaimer
The contents of this website, such as text, graphics, images, links and other materials contained on the website are for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice; the content, including recommendations of the C-8 Medical Panel, is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.