November 17, 2008

Is it true that deodorant might cause breast health-problems?

Why?
What kind?

The researchers have not found a link between deodorant and breast cancer.

"According to the National Cancer Institute, "researchers at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) are not aware of any conclusive evidence linking the use of underarm antiperspirants or deodorants and the subsequent development of breast cancer. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which regulates food, cosmetics, medicines, and medical devices, also does not have any evidence or research data that ingredients in underarm antiperspirants or deodorants cause cancer."

http://cancer.about.com/od/breastcancer/f/deodorantcancer.htm

I have also heard rumors about a link between deodorant and Alzheimer's Disease. They have not found a scientific link to that either….

"Exposure to aluminum. Everyday exposure to aluminum, such as in cooking pots, beverage cans, and deodorant, is not believed to increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease."

http://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/tc/Alzheimers-Disease-What-Increases-Your-Risk

You are asked not to wear deodorant, perfumes and powders in the breast and underarm area before a mammogram because those products can leave a residue on the skin which can mimic a cancer on your mammogram films. Some of these products can cause a false reading of microcalcifications on your films which are a sign of early breast cancer.

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November 17, 2008

rosemarie w @ 6:30 am

No, I avoid using deodrant with aluminium in it. My choice
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ricanbronxbomb @ 6:58 am

I have heard that antiperspirants can clog pores in the armpit, affecting the lympnodes. Not sure how true it is, but I do know when you go for mammogram you are not suppose to wear deoderant or antipersperant.
There is a difference between anti persperant and eoderant, one only controls odor, the other odor and persperation.
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SweatHelp.org @ 7:40 am

Hey there, the International Hyperhidrosis Society investigated this very question and posted their answer on their newsletter site: http://www.SweatSolutions.org. Here's an excerpt that you might find helpful:

"Despite the rumors about breast cancer and antiperspirants, research shows that throwing your sticks and roll-ons out the window isn’t likely to affect your cancer risk. Here is what four leading cancer organizations have to say:

"These claims are largely untrue," states the American Cancer Society. "There is no good scientific evidence to support this claim. The American Cancer Society is not aware of any strong epidemiologic studies reporting a statistical association between breast cancer risk and antiperspirant use. To the contrary, a carefully-designed epidemiologic study of this issue published in 2002 compared 813 women with breast cancer and 793 women without the disease and found no relationship between breast cancer risk and antiperspirant use, deodorant use, or underarm shaving."

Similarly, according to the Susan B. Komen Cancer Foundation (the well-known breast cancer advocacy organization that administers "The Race for the Cure" on Mother’s Day each year), "extensive research regarding the development of breast cancer shows no association with antiperspirant use. Research does show that the most significant risk factors for developing breast cancer are being female and getting old." View a newsletter from the Susan B. Komen Cancer Foundation to read their full story on this breast cancer rumor as well as about the rumor that bras cause breast cancer.

The National Cancer Institute has also weighed in on the issue of antiperspirants and breast cancer. The Institute’s response is: "The reports have suggested that these products contain harmful substances, which can be absorbed through the skin or enter the body through nicks caused by shaving. Some scientists have also proposed that certain ingredients in underarm antiperspirants or deodorants may be related to breast cancer because they are applied frequently to an area next to the breast. However, researchers at the National Cancer Institute are not aware of any conclusive evidence linking the use of underarm antiperspirants or deodorants and the subsequent development of breast cancer."

And finally, we found that BreastCancer.org (a non-profit dedicated to providing reliable, complete, and up-to-date information about breast cancer) says "Intriguing as it is to consider whether antiperspirants and breast cancer are linked — there are no studies that prove any connection. While we'd all like to identify the single cause of breast cancer so that we could all avoid getting the disease, antiperspirants are simply not a cause of breast cancer."

Rather than abandoning the use of antiperspirants (an unappealing option for hyperhidrosis sufferers), the American Cancer Society recommends lifestyle and other proactive choices to help reduce your risk of breast cancer. For instance, a woman at average risk for breast cancer might reduce her risk somewhat by avoiding alcohol, exercising regularly, and staying slim. Giving birth to several children and breastfeeding them for several months also appears to lower breast cancer risks. Early detection of breast cancer plays a significant role in outcomes so it’s very important for all women to follow the American Cancer Society’s guidelines for finding breast cancer early.

If you have additional concerns about your cancer risk, please talk to your doctor about risk factors and how to limit them as well as about how to perform breast self exams and if, when, and how often you should have mammograms and other medical breast exams. "

Isn't it nice when someone else does the homework for you? Hope this helps…
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http://www.SweatHelp.org
http://www.sweatSolutions.org

Lissacal @ 8:17 am

The researchers have not found a link between deodorant and breast cancer.

"According to the National Cancer Institute, "researchers at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) are not aware of any conclusive evidence linking the use of underarm antiperspirants or deodorants and the subsequent development of breast cancer. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which regulates food, cosmetics, medicines, and medical devices, also does not have any evidence or research data that ingredients in underarm antiperspirants or deodorants cause cancer."

http://cancer.about.com/od/breastcancer/f/deodorantcancer.htm

I have also heard rumors about a link between deodorant and Alzheimer's Disease. They have not found a scientific link to that either….

"Exposure to aluminum. Everyday exposure to aluminum, such as in cooking pots, beverage cans, and deodorant, is not believed to increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease."

http://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/tc/Alzheimers-Disease-What-Increases-Your-Risk

You are asked not to wear deodorant, perfumes and powders in the breast and underarm area before a mammogram because those products can leave a residue on the skin which can mimic a cancer on your mammogram films. Some of these products can cause a false reading of microcalcifications on your films which are a sign of early breast cancer.
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I am a mammographer…..

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