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Parabens: 99% of Breast Cancer Tissue Contained This Everyday Chemical (NOT Aluminum)

  • May 24, 2012
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Parabens: 99% of Breast Cancer Tissue Contained This Everyday Chemical (NOT Aluminum)

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  • Recent research found higher concentrations of parabens in the upper quadrants of the breast and axillary area, where antiperspirants are usually applied, suggesting they may contribute to the development of breast cancer. One or more paraben esters were detected in 99 percent of the tissue samples collected from mastectomies. In 60 percent of the samples, all five paraben esters were present

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