Deodorants and Breast Cancer
Can chemicals in commercial deodorants cause breast cancer or other cancers?
Why do some people think that antiperspirants might cause breast cancer?
Most cancers occur in the area of the breast closest to the armpit. Also, breast cancer is slightly more common in the left breast, which could be because right-handed people tend to be more heavy-handed with deodorant when using that hand. Breast cancer is more common in countries where a lot of antiperspirant is used. One study found paraben chemicals within breast tumors (Journal of Applied Toxicology 2004; 24: 5–13). Read more. |
