environmental factors in breast cancer

fauxgypsy · 03-12-2009, 06:51 PM

I don't know if this has been posted already but it is an interesting study to read. I strongly believe that it is the exposures to environmental factors that have created this epidemic of breast cancer. This study looks at a broad range of those factors. I am not negating other factors such as nutrition but sometimes we put the cart before the horse.

http://www.breastcancerfund.org/site...LdPaE&b=206137

karen z · 03-12-2009, 07:30 PM

Thanks for your post.
KZ

vickie h · 03-12-2009, 09:50 PM

Thanks, Leslie. I've always felt there was a connection between the environment and cancer. Good article! Vickie

sarah · 03-14-2009, 02:05 AM

Great. I've always felt it was more environmental than nutruitional because I've known too many women who were ill and who were strict about their diets. also genetics.

Lien · 03-14-2009, 04:31 AM

My best friend is a dermatologist. We grew up in one of the most polluted area's in the world, the Rotterdam area in the Netherlands. She still practices there. She is convinced pollution has contributed to the increase in cancer cases. She said that when she heard of my diagnosis.

Jacqueline

jones7676 · 03-14-2009, 04:37 PM

Thank you so much for the information

ElaineM · 03-14-2009, 05:40 PM

I think alot of things contribute to breast and other cancers including environment, diet, life style and or family history.
When I was diagnosed in January, 1999 doctors questioned me about my diet, life style and asked me
about the places where I had lived during my life time.
They explained that environment can contribute to various kinds of cancer.
Just think about ancient human beings. Their bodies apparently were different than ours are today according to what we read in history and science books. The changes and or bodily adaptations were due to good and bad mutations as a result of enviornmental changes, changes in diet and so forth.

swimangel72 · 03-14-2009, 08:28 PM

Great information - I already had read a study that showed exposure to DDT while a child increases the risk for Breast Cancer.......I'm convinced that was what happened to me since my mom was fond of spraying her plants before it was outlawed. Also - the land where we used to live was treated for termites......the chemical they used was later outlawed because of cancer-causing ingredients. This insectiside was "hot" in the soil for over 20 years.......I worry to this day about my children. Fortunately we moved from that area - although it may have been too late to offer them any protections. Sigh.......

fauxgypsy · 03-14-2009, 09:27 PM

DDT was used extensively. We were probably all exposed if we are old enough. But I really believe that it is probably a combination of various carcinogens, of which there are many. We introduce them into our lives with air fresheners, cleaners, detergents, and it appears, in our children's bath products. We create them when we cook some items. We wrap our food in them. Then to add insult to injury, we eat patently unhealthy diets ( I know, some of you eat perfectly, the rest of us like me, try to eat right), we put on chemical fragrances, we surround ourselves with chemicals, knowingly or unknowingly. Many of the products that we use are not regulated, many of them chemicals have not been tested for carcinogenicity. I guess the point I am trying to make is that we pay a price for our lifestyle and we have decisions to make as consumers and as a nation. I am trying to garden organically, I still slip. I am trying to watch what I bring into my house, but it is difficult. We are going to have to let these companies know that we want safe products and be willing to do without things that are harmful to us. Each purchase you make is a opportunity to choose a safer product.

DDT links

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DDT
http://www.epa.gov/pbt/pubs/ddt.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...1009082406.htm

List of known human carcinogens.

http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/co...arcinogens.asp

Chemicals in household products

http://www.preventcancer.com/consume..._home.htm#more

http://www.wikicancer.org/page/The+l...inogens?t=anon

http://news.bio-medicine.org/biology...hballs-6267-1/

http://www.cbc.ca/consumers/market/f...r/whatyou.html

http://healthinmotion.wordpress.com/...oxic-air-soup/

lizm100 · 03-15-2009, 11:35 AM

Thank you so much for posting. I am a strong believer that the toxins in the environment have contributed to my getting breast cancer. Your posting confirms it. I am constantly researching and cutting back on toxins especially in food, beauty products(creams, shampoos, soaps etc) and household cleaners. My question is why do non toxic products have to be that much more expensive? There is a store in CT called Trader Joes which carries many "organic" and non-toxic products for much less than Whole foods. Costco also is starting to carry many products that are organic and for a reasonable price. How can this stores sell for less but other stores charge a premium? This part gets me upset.