Chemical in products and in tumors

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Chemical found in deodorants, face cream and food products is discovered in tumours of ALL breast cancer patients

Parabens are a chemical compound found in everyday toiletry products
'The fact that parabens were present in so many of the breast tissue samples does justify further investigation,’ say study leaders

By Claire Bates

Last updated at 3:09 PM on 12th January 2012

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Underarm risk? No link has been proven between deodorants and breast cancer

Underarm risk? No link has been proven between deodorants and breast cancer

A chemical widely used as a preservative in cosmetics, food products and pharmaceuticals has been found in tissue samples from 40 women with breast cancer.

A number of studies since 1998 have raised concerns about the potential role of these parabens in breast cancer as they possess oestrogenic properties.

Oestrogen is known to play a central role in the development, growth and progression of breast cancer.

Parabens are a chemical compound found in everyday toiletry products including moisturisers, make-up, shaving foam, tanning lotions and toothpaste.

They are also found in numerous brands of underarm deodorant. However, a causal link has never been found between them and breast cancer.

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