2007-04-18 16:46:41 · 6 answers · asked by Smart_Guy 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Underarm deodorants or antiperspirants are part of the daily routine of washing and dressing for millions of people. These underarm hygiene products contain chemicals that work to mask odor and reduce wetness. They also have preservatives, to make sure the other ingredients keep working for a long time.
For several years, rumors have circulated on the Internet that using underarm deodorant or antiperspirant can cause breast cancer. But there has been no scientific basis to support this rumor. In fact, one large study found no connection between antiperspirant use and breast cancer.
Yet, there is still debate and studies concerning the topic. Parabens are one group of chemicals being looked at. These chemicals are used to preserve foods, medicines, and cosmetics, and they're commonly found in underarm hygiene products. Parabens have been found in the tissue samples of women with breast cancer. The connection? There are too many variables. Bigger studies need to be conducted.
2007-04-18 16:54:42 · answer #1 · answered by HoneyBunny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my biggest reason for thinking that deodorant after showering doesn't cause cancer is that men can get breast cancer but it is rare. If men were rubbing something that would give them breast cancer all over themselves then wouldn't they have high instances of breast cancer as well? In fact, wouldn't we all be much more likely to get breast cancer?
It's like smoking- if people smoke they usually get lung cancer or respiratory problems but occasionally people don't have many ill effects from smoking. The emphasis is on OCCASIONALLY. The point is if deodorant was so bad for you then wouldn't it be rare not to get breast cancer?
2007-04-19 00:35:42 · answer #2 · answered by SC 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RBreast cancer survivor. I also heard this about deodorant. I asked my Radiation Oncologist about this. He said that there is no link between cancer - breast or other cancers - to deodorant. He is one of the top ten Radiation Oncologists in the state.
2007-04-19 02:16:19 · answer #3 · answered by noonecanne 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO! If using deodorant after your shower caused cancer...do you really think they would still be able to produce and sell it? It is all a big fallacy!
2007-04-19 00:29:46 · answer #4 · answered by West Aussie Chick 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
See: mercola.com Antiperspirants containing aluminium should be avoided, but if you can find a baking soda based deodorant, it is far preferable to others.
2007-04-19 00:28:24 · answer #5 · answered by CLICKHEREx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutly not. It's proven that there is no link between those two things.
2007-04-19 02:35:05 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋