Does Deodorant Cause Breast Cancer? -- References
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An earlier age of breast cancer diagnosis related to more frequent use of antiperspirants/deodorants and underarm shaving. McGrath, K. G., European Journal of Cancer Prevention 2003 Dec;12(6):479-485.
Antiperspirant use and the risk of breast cancer. Dana, K. et al., Journal of the National Cancer Institute 2002;94:1578-1580.
Concentrations of parabens in human breast tumors. Darbre, P. D. et al., Journal of Applied Toxicology 2004 Jan-Feb;24(1):5-13.
Recreational physical activity and the risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women: the Women's Health Initiative Cohort Study. McTiernan, A. et al., Journal of the American Medical Association 2003 Sep 10;290(10):1331-1336.
Serum carotenoids and breast cancer. Toniolo, P. et al., American Journal of Epidemiology 2001 Jun 15;153(12):1142-1147.
Significance of the detection of esters of p-hydroxybenzoic acid (parabens) in human breast tumors. Harvey, P. W., Everett, D. J., Journal of Applied Toxicology 2004 Jan-Feb;24(1):1-4.
Trace metal levels in cancer of the breast. Santoliquido, P. M. et al., Surgical Gynecolology and Obstetrics 1976 Jan;142(1):65-70.
The use of deodorants/antiperspirants does not constitute a risk factor for breast cancer. Namer, M. et al., Bulletin du Cancer 2008 Sep;95(9):871-880.
