Beauty and the breast: hair product use and breast cancer risk

https://www.facingourrisk.org/XRAY/beauty-and-breast

Full article: https://academic.oup.com/carcin/article-abstract/38/9/883/3866007/Hair-product-use-and-breast-cancer-risk-among?redirectedFrom=fulltext

Past studies using mostly animal models showed a link between use of hair products (dyes, straighteners and relaxers) and increased risk of certain cancers. In this study, researchers looked at data on hair product use among African-American (AA) and White women to see if certain types of hair products increased breast cancer risk, and how that risk might differ between race and breast cancer hormone status. (9/27/2017)

Questions To Ask Your Health Care Provider

I've been diagnosed with breast cancer, is it okay for me to use chemical-based hair care products on a regular basis?
What is my risk for breast cancer?
Are their specific products or chemicals that are linked to cancer that I should avoid?

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