2007-01-09 02:27:28 · 8 answers · asked by Lady Singletary 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Not cancer, but Toxic Shock Syndrome. TSS is rare but CAN be fatal, however, so talk to a doctor and know the symptoms.
2007-01-09 02:35:26 · answer #1 · answered by desiderio 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. There was an email scam out a few years ago saying that some tampons were filled with carcinogenic asbestos or something along those lines, but it was just a hoax.
Tip: if you ever hear how evilly bad something is for you, or about the latest threat to poor sweet innocents like you, don't live in fear; try looking it up on snopes.com...especially if you heard about it through email. There are a lot of common, stupid, urban legends that are very accurately researched (and usually debunked) on that site. If it's true, they'll tell you that too, complete with sources. It's a great site. Check it out.
2007-01-09 02:38:47 · answer #2 · answered by Woz 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As an RN, I have nevr heard of any case of cancer with the use of tampons. I have read several studies of tampons being assocaited with toxic shock syndrome, I fthis concerns use, you might consider using a pad
2007-01-09 02:38:16 · answer #3 · answered by Fred 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is your close source a doctor?
To answer, no they dont. If they did, there would be a lot more women with cancer.
2007-01-09 02:32:47 · answer #4 · answered by ckm1956 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. They can cause toxic shock syndrome but not cancer.
2007-01-09 02:31:54 · answer #5 · answered by Double 709 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard that one.
2007-01-09 02:31:39 · answer #6 · answered by Urchin 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No Do not believe all you hear.
2007-01-09 02:31:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, but TSS is a concern.
2007-01-09 02:37:17 · answer #8 · answered by Texas T 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋