Edouard Bastarache Inc. on mon 12 jan 04
Research Raises Cancer Concerns Over Deodorants=20
Mon January 12, 2004 08:42 AM ET=20
LONDON (Reuters) - Chemicals found in underarm deodorants have been =
detected in the tumors of breast cancer sufferers, British scientists =
said Monday.=20
Researchers at the University of Reading found traces of the chemicals =
called parabens in tissue samples, proving that the preservatives can =
accumulate inside the body, although a direct link with breast cancer =
has not been proven.=20
"Their detection in human breast tumors is of concern since parabens =
have been shown to mimic the action of the female hormone estrogen, and =
estrogen can drive the growth of human breast tumors," Dr. Philippa =
Darbre, lead author of the study, said in a statement.=20
"It would therefore seem especially prudent to consider whether parabens =
should continue to be used in such a wide variety of cosmetics applied =
to the breast area," she added.=20
But Dr. Philip Harvey, European editor of the Journal of Applied =
Toxicology, which published the research, stressed the need for more =
investigation.=20
"Further work is required to examine any association between estrogenic, =
and other, chemicals in underarm cosmetics and breast cancer," he said.=20
Despite previous suggestions that chemicals in deodorants and =
anti-perspirants may be adding to a rising incidence of breast cancer, =
charities stress that no evidence exists to support any link.=20
"Breast cancer is a complex disease and we do not yet understand all its =
causes," said Delyth Morgan, Chief Executive of breast cancer charity =
Breakthrough.=20
"There has been a lot of discussion surrounding a link between =
anti-perspirants and the disease but there is still no scientific =
evidence of a causal link," she added.=20
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide, with one in =
nine UK women likely to develop the disease at some time in their life.=20
Carol Tripp on wed 14 jan 04
Ok... and I wondered about these "parabens". Had a look at my deo and was
none the wiser so I googled and got
http://www.checnet.org/healthehouse/chemicals/chemicals-detail.asp?Main_ID=268
Now I know what to look for. And thank you Edouard.
Best regards,
Carol
Dubai, UAE
Speed Stick is ok - oh thank goodness. My husband likes a certain type of
Speed Stick that we can't get down here and he stocks up on it every summer
and we have LOTS of it because he never checks his stash before we leave.
How OT can I get?
Edouard wrote:
> "Their detection in human breast tumors is of concern since parabens
>have
> been shown to mimic the action of the female hormone estrogen, and
>estrogen
> can drive the growth of human breast tumors," Dr. Philippa Darbre, lead
> author of the study, said in a statement.
>
> Last summer we discussed the estrogen-like activity of cadmium we used
>as
>a
> colourant.
> I thought it was my duty as a doctor to report to the list the
> estrogen-like
> activity of parabens present in deodorants.
>
> If someone does not like this piece of information, just hit the
>"delete"
> key.
> I will not be any poorer.
>
>
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