Our chemical exposure?

Question

there are strong scientific suspicions that
some of the chemicals found in the environment, including those used in cosmetics and
other personal care items, might increase the risk of developing breast cancer, especially
if there is heavy exposures before the age of 25. ......can I hear your opinion guys about it?

Answer 1

There is no conclusive scientific evidence to support the claim that cosmetics or personal care items increase the risk of breast cancer.

There do appear to be more than a few hoaxes, chain letters, and rumors however:

Rumor: Lipstick and Lead
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/MED/content/MED_6_1x_Lipstick_and_Lead.asp?sitearea=MED

Rumor: Shampoo
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/MED/content/MED_6_1x_Shampoo.asp?sitearea=MED

Rumor: Antiperspirants and Breast Cancer Risk
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/MED/content/MED_6_1x_Antiperspirants.asp?sitearea=MED

Email Hoaxes and Chain Mail
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/MED/MED_6_1_Rumors.asp

Answer 2

Most of this is rumor or urban legend for cosmetics etc.

But it you were exposed to Benzene, worked in a chemical plant, pesticide industry, military bases, Nuke industry, or were sprayed with agent orange / around bunker 73 at Khamisiyah or other gulf sites you may have a higher risk for some types of cancer.

But none of these have been 100% linked with cancer but there is some evidence

I have not heard of the "25 age thing" mostly from people with long term exposure

Jewells
36 months and still here

Answer 3

It can be anything kind of cancer, not just breast cancer. There are a lot of reasons why cancer develops. One, of course, is the toxic overload, due to consuming unhealthy food and chemical exposures or the ingestion of heavy metals. Cancer does not happen overnight. It starts years before anyone displays signs of the disease.

It is important to make sure that you adopt detoxifcation and preventative methods to minimise the presence of toxins in your body.