Tag: endocrineDisruptors

Endocrine disruptors: Chemicals that interfere with hormone systems in the body. Most endocrine disruptors suspected of causing breast cancer have estrogenic properties, in other words, they mimic estrogen.

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11/29/23
Low-dose exposure to phthalates induces cell cycle progression and proliferation
08/02/23
Heat-damaged DNA in food linked to increased breast cancer risk
06/25/23
Aluminum-containing antiperspirants might increase BC risk
05/28/23
Exposure to cadmium reduces effectiveness of tamoxifen
02/09/23
Reducing paraben and phthalate exposure reverses cancer-associated characteristics
04/01/21
Favorable effects of pregnancy might be neutralized by propylparaben
01/11/20
Hair dye & straightener use linked to breast cancer
01/05/19
PSA substitute Bisphenol S may contribute to ER+ BC progression
11/12/17
The pesticide endosulfan, once widely used, promotes breast cancer
10/18/17
Some sunscreen compounds can increase BC cell migration and invasion
07/29/17
Maternal butter intake increases BPA tumor-promoting effects in pups
10/15/16
BPA promotes tumor development in mice by binding to ER
06/02/16
Beef growth promoter zeranol stimulates estrogen production
01/24/16
Some African-American hair products linked to BC, especially in girls
08/17/15
Use of hair dyes is linked to increased risk of breast cancer
10/26/14
Occupational exposure to dyes or inks linked to breast cancer risk
09/07/14
Prenatal exposure to phthalates could reduce age at puberty
04/26/14
Kaempferol reduces ER+/PR+ growth and protects against triclosan
08/18/13
Cadmium reduces effectiveness of 5-FU chemotherapy in ER+/PR+ cells
07/27/13
Aluminum increases migration and invasion of ER+ breast cancer cells
11/26/12
Certain jobs linked to increased breast cancer risk
10/03/12
PCB levels shortly after giving birth linked to BC risk
03/20/12
Farm raised fish may be exposed to significant hormones
03/16/12
Cadmium intake increases risk of postmenopausal breast cancer
11/30/11
Consuming canned soup temporarily increases urinary BPA
06/18/11
Bisphenol A promotes mammary cancer in mice
05/21/11
Eliminating packaged foods can reduce endocrine disruptor exposure
04/21/11
Living near an industrial or power plant might increase BC risk

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