Re: OT Mammograms -- breast cancer

[Guest guest]

I wasn't saying estradiol couldn't contribute. What type of progesterone

were you on and how much, if you don't mind my asking?

Joyce

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Subject: Re: Get your mammograms! Or better yet, Thermograms

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Date: Friday, January 1, 2010, 8:56 AM

I had been exclusively on estradiol the last few years, applied by spray,

as I heard a Dr. on TV say that was the least going through your system

means of using HRT.

Still got breast cancer with none in my family (I'm 54). The oncologist

said with the way mine rated the highest number for growing by means of

estrogen, that it was absolutely the HRT (Estradiol) that caused it. Now I'm

3.5

wks past double mastectomy and start Arimeidex this week to block any

estrogen in my system (made by Adrenals, can't even build up my adrenals, as

that would increase their estrogen production). It has for side effects:

joint pain, depression, fatigue, hair loss, chipping teeth, nausea and

vomiting, and liver problems.

The oncologist said 75% of breast cancers are hormone related.

HRT certainly doesn't cause breast cancer in everyone, but after what I've

been through & am facing, I feel it's Russian Roulette.

>

> But if you do your hrt, use bioidenticals, preferably via the skin

> (especially for the estradiol). It is the progestin that is synthetic

that is

> most linked to breast cancer. A trial of bioidenticals in France showed

no

> higher breast cancer for at least 5 years, though more study is needed.

>

> Joyce

>

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> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Guest guest]

The progesterone shots were back in the early 90's. Don't know the type,

whatever the Dr. ordered.

After the hysterectomy in 1997, I was on the patch (Climara, if I remember

right), not sure of it's composition.

But the last approx 3 yrs, I was on Evamist spray, which had only Estradiol

listed as the only ingredient, no progesterone.

My natural doctor says my hormones have just been completely out of balance. He

said getting them into balance could have spared me the hysterectomy in 1997

that I had for my painful endometreosis. He said the cause (poor hormone

balance) could have been fixed rather than removing the organs that were

affected.

God bless,

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> > But if you do your hrt, use bioidenticals, preferably via the skin

> > (especially for the estradiol). It is the progestin that is synthetic

> that is

> > most linked to breast cancer. A trial of bioidenticals in France showed

> no

> > higher breast cancer for at least 5 years, though more study is needed.

> >

> > Joyce

> >

> >

> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

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>

>

[Guest guest]

This just came through on my breast cancer group, and gives another

explanation for the estrogen link:

(I don't think this went through when I first sent it, apologies if it goes

through twice.)

Personal-care and household products that are linked to breast cancer

Squeaky Clean and... More Likely to Get Breast Cancer?

Are you using personal-care and household products that are

linked to breast cancer? While cancer experts estimate that

5% to 10% of breast cancers are hereditary (associated with

the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes), the majority of women who get

breast cancer have no family history and no known risk

factors for the disease. In an effort to explain the breast

cancer epidemic, health experts are looking for clues in

the environment... and in the bathrooms, kitchens and

pantries of our own homes.

According to medical sociologist McCormick, PhD,

American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow

in the National Center for Environmental Assessment at the

Environmental Protection Agency and author of No Family

History: The Environmental Links to Breast Cancer,

dangerous chemicals found in many of the everyday products

we use -- cosmetics, lotions, shampoos, household cleaning

products and food packaging -- may be associated with as

many as 90% of breast cancer cases.

http://link.dhn.bottomlinesecrets.com/r/Y64DLE/HDX0G/2AN54/E9T3M/GDGUB/36/t/

Scientific Evidence

Dr. McCormick's theory is based on the association between

two parallel trends in the same time frame -- the rise of

breast cancer over the past 60 years (from a lifetime risk

of one in 22 women in 1940 to one in eight women in 2008)

and the mass production and widespread usage of toxic

chemicals that occurred during that period. " As more people

have been exposed to carcinogenic chemicals, and as they

accumulate in their bodies over time, studies show that

several different kinds of cancers have emerged -- in

particular breast cancer, " she said. Throughout her book,

Dr. McCormick cites studies that support the link between

toxic chemicals and breast cancer -- for example, there is

evidence of increased breast cancer risk in the vicinity of

polluting facilities. In fact, regional breast cancer rates

are highest in the Northeast, which also has the longest

history of industrial development and toxic exposure.

Is Estrogen the Culprit?

How do exposures to toxic chemicals raise one's risk for

breast cancer? Estrogen seems to be the common denominator,

according to Dr. McCormick, who explained that the more

estrogen a woman is exposed to over her lifetime, the

higher her risk for breast cancer and other reproductive

cancers (such as ovarian and uterine cancer). The " estrogen

disruptor hypothesis, " which purports that xenoestrogens,

chemicals that mimic or disrupt estrogen (found in an

abundance of modern-day products), can cause breast cancer

is widely accepted in the scientific community. The fact

that several of the known risk factors for breast cancer

(early onset of menstruation, late menopause, and excess

weight) are themselves related to estrogen lends credence

to the hypothesis. A number of animal studies provide

further support by demonstrating that xenoestrogens cause

mammary tissues to grow and also can disrupt sexual and

neurological development. In addition to xenoestrogens,

other chemicals known or suspected to be carcinogens are

found in a variety of everyday products and also could

raise one's risk for breast cancer and other cancers.

What Not To Use...

A wide range of personal-care products, household-cleaning

products and food packaging contain chemicals that may

cause breast cancer or cancer in general. These have been

classified by the Breast Cancer Fund, an environmental

health advocacy group, as Animal Mammary Gland Carcinogen

(AMGC), Human Carcinogenic Risk Classification (HCRC),

known Endocrine Disruptor (ED) and other categories

described below. To access the Breast Cancer Fund charts by

category, go to http://www.breastcancerfund.org. Following

is a list of some of the more worrisome substances

....

http://link.dhn.bottomlinesecrets.com/r/Y64DLE/HDX0G/2AN54/E9T3M/EXH3B/36/t/

Cosmetics and Personal-Care Products

*Parabens, which are chemical preservatives used in

cosmetics, deodorants, lotions, ointments and shampoos, are

known endocrine disruptors, said Dr. McCormick. While the

European Union regulates the use of many parabens in their

products, the US does not. (ED)

*Dibutyl phthalate (DBP), which among other purposes is

used to make plastics softer, is an ingredient in

children's teething toys, nail polish, perfumes,

moisturizers and cleaning solvents. (ED)

*Ethelyne Oxide, a compound that adds fragrance to

shampoos. (AMGC, HCRC)

*Dioxane, a compound found in shampoos, body washes and

sudsing products. (AMGC, HCRC)

*Petrolatum (PAH), which is what petroleum jelly is made

of... also used in lipsticks, lotions and oils. (AMGC,

HCRC, ED)

*Formaldehyde, benzene and toluene, all found in nail

polish and nail polish removers.

*Urethane, found in hair-care products, such as mousses,

gels and sprays, and in sunscreens, mascara and foundation.

(AMGC, HCRC)

Making matters worse, notes Dr. McCormick, many cosmetics

also contain ingredients that act as skin penetrators,

which makes it even more likely that these dangerous

substances will be absorbed into the skin. Also, beware of

products marketed as " youth enhancers " that contain

estradiol, estrone or estriol... all forms of estrogen that

can be absorbed into the skin that should be used only with

medical oversight.

For an up-to-date listing of dangerous cosmetics and

personal-care products, visit the Environmental Working

Group's online cosmetic safety database

(http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com).

http://link.dhn.bottomlinesecrets.com/r/Y64DLE/HDX0G/2AN54/E9T3M/DWTNT/36/t/

Household Products

*Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a plastic that leaches

phthalates, found in cling wraps, plastic bottles,

detergents, window cleaner bottles and vinyl shower

curtains. Many houses also contain pipes made of PVC, which

is a Carcinogen By-product of Manufacturing (CBM) and

Hormone Disruptor (HD).

*Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether, found in floor finish,

tile and grout cleaner, and microwave oven cleaners. This

substance affects the central nervous system and is a

reproductive toxin.

*Nonylphenol Ethoxylate, found in cleaners, degreasers,

foaming cleaners, air fresheners, spot and stain treatments

and metal polish. (ED)

*Nitrilotriacetic Acid, found in carpet-care products, is

classified as a Reasonably Anticipated Carcinogen (RAC).

*Tetrachloroethylene, found in spray polish and laundry

spot removers.

Food Packaging

Many food packages and containers are made with compounds

that have been linked to breast cancer, most especially

when the package is heated...

*Bisphenol A, used in the linings of cans and water

bottles. (ED)

*Polystyrene, found in Styrofoam food containers,

disposable containers, egg cartons and plastic cutlery.

(CBM)

*Polycarbonate, found in plastic water bottles and metal

food can liners. (ED)

Consumer Tips

While it may be impossible to avoid all of the products

that contain known or suspected breast carcinogens, Dr.

McCormick suggests that whenever possible we should use

simple, natural personal-care products and buy organic food

products to minimize exposure to pesticides and chemicals.

She advises using nontoxic cleaning and household products

whenever possible, and notes that any household cleaners

should be used only in well-ventilated areas. Other

precautions include installing a water filter to rid water

of contaminants... and avoiding packaging that uses

plastics and plastic derivatives.

Source(s):

McCormick, PhD, author of No Family History: The

Environmental Links to Breast Cancer (Rowman & Littlefield)

is a Fellow at the American Association for the Advancement

of Science in the National Center for Environmental

Assessment at the Environmental Protection Agency and is an

assistant research faculty at the School of Public Health,

Washington University. She was previously a

Wood Health & Society Scholar at the University of

Pennsylvania.

http://link.dhn.bottomlinesecrets.com/r/Y64DLE/HDX0G/2AN54/E9T3M/GDGUB/36/t/

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> > > But if you do your hrt, use bioidenticals, preferably via the skin

> > > (especially for the estradiol). It is the progestin that is synthetic

> > that is

> > > most linked to breast cancer. A trial of bioidenticals in France showed

> > no

> > > higher breast cancer for at least 5 years, though more study is needed.

> > >

> > > Joyce

> > >

> > >

> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

> >

> >

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_http://jcem.endojournals.org/cgi/content/full/89/4/1779_

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The above research by Waring seems to implicate sulfation. I think using

Epsom salts will protect me from breast cancer to some degree. Before I

started them, I was having postmenopausal bleeding (for 6 months). The

bleeding went away abruptly after I began the Epsom salts. Inadequate sulfate

was apparently preventing proper metabolism of estradiol (and probably

phytoestrogens) and was slowing my clearance of phenols and increasing my

sensitivity to them.

Joyce