Is it true breast cancer can be caused by hot water left outside and then cold in fridge.?

Answer 1

There are a number of emails circulating that say this is possible. I copied this directly from the Canadian Cancer Society's website, which says these emails are false. I hope it answers your questions. The American Cancer Society also says these emails/claims are false, but provide less info on their website.

Here's what the Canadian Cancer Society says:
Over the last few years, e-mails have been circulating about disposable plastic water bottles causing cancer if they are frozen, or left in the car and exposed to heat. These rumours are not true.



Disposable water bottles are generally made of a plastic known as PETE or PET (polyethylene terephthalate). Recycling codes, usually a raised mark on the bottom of the plastic item, help to identify different plastics from each other and make recycling more efficient. See the American Plastics Council for a description of recycling codes. PETE plastics can usually be identified by the raised recycling mark containing a “1” on the bottom of the item.
PETE recycle code



Some versions of the e-mail incorrectly say that cancer-causing substances known as dioxins leach from the bottles.



The facts:

Dioxins are a group of highly toxic substances that are known to cause cancer. They can be produced naturally, or during certain manufacturing processes that use chlorine-containing substances. However, there is no evidence that plastic water bottles contain dioxins.



Some versions of the e-mail incorrectly say that a cancer-causing substance known as DEHA leaches from the bottles.



The facts:

Some plastics contain substances known as “plasticizers” to make the plastic more flexible and less brittle. DEHA, also known as diethylhexyl adipate, is one common type of plasticizer. Most of the e-mail hoaxes say that the disposable plastic water bottles leach DEHA, but incorrectly identify it as diethylhydroxylamine, another substance sometimes used in plastics. Neither substance is believed to cause cancer.



Canadians should be aware that re-using disposable plastic water bottles can be harmful if they are not cleaned and dried properly or if they are left in warm areas because this can allow harmful germs to grow. These germs can make people sick if ingested, causing vomiting or diarrhea. This is true with other types of containers, not just disposable water bottles. However, there is no evidence that re-using disposable plastic water bottles can cause cancer.

Answer 2

If you drink bottled water that has been left in the plastic bottle in extreme temperatures, the plastics can sometimes leach cancerous compounds into the water. I don't know if there's been a large body of research to show a direct link or not. But, yes, I've read in many sources that cancerous compounds are formed this way. To be safe, just don't drink bottled water anymore. It's not healthier for you than tap water anyway. And there has been a lot of research on that subject.

Answer 3

No, this is misinformation. It's not true, it's a rumor.

There is a current urban myth circulating by email that makes this claim. But there is no scientific evidence that breast cancer is caused this way. When you hear this . .it is a rumor . . an Internet myth. You can find information about this myth at the American Cancer Society website and at Snopes.

Urban Myth: Heated bottle water and breast cancer email hoax
http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/petbottles.asp

American Cancer Society: Email Hoax: Bottled Water
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/MED/content/MED_6_1x_Reusing_Plastic_Water_Bottles.asp?sitearea=MED

Answer 4

No! It's absolutely untrue.

In response to a couple of other replies here:

Nobody knows what causes breast cancer; like many other women with bc, I get sick of being blamed for my illness and if there's a proven link with diet I'd like to hear about it.

Not all breast cancer is hormone dependent; a minority of cases are not, and there are fewer treatments for these.

Answer 5

Oh heck no. Breast cancer is caused by a number of factors (family history, your diet, whether you smoke and/or drink, pH level of your blood) but you can't get any type of cancer from water unless the water has carcinogens in it, and even the worst tap water in the U.S. doesn't have them.

Answer 6

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www.mycancermemories.com An inspiring, emotional and truthful story about one courageous woman's journey through breast cancer and re-occurrence.


Reading this story will take you through the reality of cancer. You will feel and understand the ups and downs of the disease. You will be able to feel her pain and joy.

Cancer is a devastating disease that affects men, women and children. Cancer has no boundaries and has no feelings.

I have battled cancer as a woman, a mother, and a friend.

This is my story about my personal struggle with breast cancer.

I have included photos of myself during various parts of my treatments. The photos are graphic, but they are part of cancers reality and I felt that they needed to be shared with other cancer patients.

*GIVE FOR A CAUSE
www.mycancermemories.com

Answer 7

This is a new one on me.
IT IS IMPOSSIBLE for this to be the case.Breast cancer is what is known as a hormone dependent cancer .
Drinking water is completely unrelated

Answer 8

Yes and Santa Clause and the Easter Bunny can too.

Answer 9

Lol no

Answer 10

are you kidding me?