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updated wed 14 jan 04

 

Tony Ferguson on tue 13 jan 04

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Susan,

Anytime one puts chemicals on their body, especially derivitives of metals
as are found in many underarm deorderants, we are increasing the variables
for bodily troubles. I would encourage people to not only ask their doctor
but to do some research yourself.

Thank you.

Tony Ferguson
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Susan Setley"
To:
Sent: Monday, January 12, 2004 10:55 PM
Subject: Re: Research Raises Cancer Concerns Over Deodorants


> In a message dated 1/12/04 10:47:32 PM, edouardb@SOREL-TRACY.QC.CA writes:
>
>
> > Research Raises Cancer Concerns Over Deodorants
> > Mon January 12, 2004 08:42 AM ET
> >
> > LONDON (Reuters) - Chemicals found in underarm deodorants have been
detected
> > in the tumors of breast cancer sufferers, British scientists said
Monday.
> > 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.
> >
>
> Why did you send that to ClayArt?
>
> In any case I would urge people to not panic. If you have concerns ask
your
> doctor to look at the actual research. Most cancerous tumors grow faster
than
> non-cancerous tissue, and that alone could account for the finding.
>
>
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