Breast Cancer and Parabens connection

Breast cancer and parabens

The cosmetics and consumer products we use everyday may contain harmful chemicals. 

A recent research study examined women being treated for primary breast cancer. Breast cancer tissue samples form all 40 women examined found the presence of Parabens esters. 

Although it does not prove them to be the cause of cancer, it does suggests caution when it comes to using products containing these chemicals, parabens.

Susan Komen Breast Cancer Charity criticized by Senators Barbara Boxer and Patty Murray

Fall out continues from Susan G. Komen Foundation’s decision to cut off financial support to Planned Parenthood for breast cancer work. Over 20 senators have signed a letter of protest that will be sent to Komen Foundation.

Today, Senators Barbara Boxer and Patty Murray appeared on MSNBC to speak out regarding Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s decision to stop funding critical breast cancer screenings through Planned Parenthood.

Senator Boxer released this statement:

“I was perplexed and troubled that Komen for the Cure cut off funding for life-saving breast cancer screenings because of a political witch hunt by House Republicans.  I truly hope that they will reconsider this decision and put the needs of women first.”

Watch the VIDEO

Susan G. Komen for the Cure, a Dallas-based a breast cancer charity, was founded in 1982 by Nancy G. Brinker in memory of her sister Susan G. Komen who died of breast cancer at the age of 36. It is a non profit foundation and the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists who are working together to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. The organization has also become the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world and haves invested more than $1.9 billion in breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment.

On Tuesday, Komen announced that it would cut the ties and funding for the Planned Parenthood because the organization is under investigation. Planned Parenthood, the largest reproductive and sexual health service provider is a major supporter of women’s health. However, it is also a prime political target of anti-abortion activists, mostly the Republicans.

The decision by Komen has generated a massive amount of criticism. Komen's own local offices went public with their disapproval and several prominent individuals associated with Komen also resigned in protest.

Komen's own local offices went public with their disapproval

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References;

Senator Boxer’s website

http://boxer.senate.gov/en/press/videos/020212.cfm

http://ww5.komen.org/

coffee may reduce the risk of breast cancer

more coffee less cancer

According to a researcher of the Karolinska Institut in Stockholm, women who drink more than five cups of coffee a day may be reducing their risk of one type of breast cancer known as estrogen-receptor negative cancers. This type of breast cancer is less likely to respond to hormone therapy than estrogen-receptor positive breast cancer.

The study evaluated coffee drinking and breast cancer risk in 2,818 patients with breast cancer and 3,111 study participants who did not have breast cancer.  Participants were all Swedish, ages 50 to 74. The researchers collected information on coffee drinking habits. education, family history of breast cancer, menstrual history, reproductive history, and habits such as smoking, drinking alcohol, and exercising.

The researcher herself is not convinced about the results and is unclear whether this observation was a chance finding. However, a U.S. expert cautiously warns that the only thing this study suggests is: "Drinking coffee doesn’t seem to increase the overall risk of breast cancer."

So, I would suggest: ladies, enjoys your cup of coffee and keep it brewing.

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SOURCES

telegraph.co.uk

webmd