Work and Breast Cancer
We found evidence that work as flight attendants, physicians and nurses, retail and sales associates, teachers, hairdressers and cosmetologists and production workers may be linked to increased risk of breast cancer.
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Firefighters and Breast Cancer
Firefighters have raised concerns about breast cancer risk among women in the fire service. Research indicates elevated risk of cancer among both male and female firefighters, and further research is needed.
State of the Evidence 2017
Read our Executive Summary or full report to examine the expanding, compelling data linking radiation and chemicals in our environment to the incidence of breast cancer.
Non-Ionizing Radiation (EMFs)
Considered a possible human carcinogen, but there is no clear evidence linking breast cancer with non-ionizing radiation.
Night-shift work and Light-at-Night
Exposure to light when normally dark, like during the nighttime, has been linked to an increased risk of developing breast cancer.
Ionizing Radiation
Ionizing radiation is any form of radiation with enough energy to alter an atom, such as X-rays or nuclear energy. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the National Toxicology Program (NTP) classify it as a known human carcinogen.
Demand Safer Products
Chemicals linked to cancer and other serious health problems have no place in anyone’s beauty routine.
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Several studies have found an increased risk of breast cancer in people using HRT. White, Asian, and Hispanic women are most at risk.
Safer Beauty & Cosmetics State Laws
Many people assume that personal care products and cosmetics are tested for safety, but the personal care products industry is one of the least regulated in the U.S.
Secret Fragrance Chemicals
Fragrance suppliers have enjoyed special protections for decades, which allow fragrance ingredients in personal care products to be kept secret from consumers, manufacturers, and regulators.