Known and Probable Human Carcinogens

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Known and Probable Human Carcinogens

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This page provides lists of substances and exposures that are known or suspected to cause cancer. To help put these lists into context, some related information is included on how different agencies and groups test and classify possible carcinogens.

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Cadmium Intake May Up Breast Cancer Risk, Study Says

huffingtonpost.com — “Consuming cadmium -- a toxic, heavy metal that has been classified as a probable human carcinogen -- may put women at greater risk of developing breast cancer, a new study shows.View full resource at huffingtonpost.com

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Cadmium Intake May Up Breast Cancer Risk, Study Says

huffingtonpost.com — “Consuming cadmium -- a toxic, heavy metal that has been classified as a probable human carcinogen -- may put women at greater risk of developing breast cancer, a new study shows.View full resource at huffingtonpost.com

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Is this pollutant tied to breast cancer risk? http://t.co/MBoaCaGB by @cdpearson

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Coal Tar Dyes | Toxics | Health | Science & policy | Toxics | Issues

davidsuzuki.org — “Coal tar-derived colours are used extensively in cosmetics, generally identified by a five-digit Colour Index (C.I.) number. P-phenylenediamine is a particular coal tar dye used in many hair dyes. Darker hair dyes tend to contain more phenylenediamine than lighter colours.View full resource at davidsuzuki.org

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Hair dyes often contain known human carcinogens & neurotoxins. Look for #natural #beauty alternatives. http://t.co/iCqVnD2N #health

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Night Shift Working "A Probable Human Carcinogen"

medicalnewstoday.com — “In 2007 the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified night work as a probable human carcinogen, since then researchers have been searching for the biological mechanisms invoView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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Night Shift Working "A Probably Human Carcinogen" http://t.co/ryWmjfDT

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Owney, the Railway Mail Service mix - National mixed breed | Examiner.com

examiner.com — “The U.S. Postal Service has an official mascot, a scruffy mix of probably terrier origins, known as Owney. Back in 1888, mail was shipped by rail rather than toView full resource at examiner.com

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Dogs do incredible things for us humans. "Owney, the Railway Mail Service mix." http://t.co/dwUWhf9 via: The Examiner

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California asbestos deposits mapped - latimes.com

latimesblogs.latimes.com — “Clear Creek, which registers 35,000 visits a year, has long been known as the largest U.S. deposit of asbestos, a natural mineral and known human carcinogen. It harbors an EPA-designated toxic Superfund site, the former Atlas asbestos mine. Previous studies over several decades found high levels of asbestos in the area.View full resource at latimesblogs.latimes.com

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California asbestos deposits mapped - latimes.com

latimesblogs.latimes.com — “Clear Creek, which registers 35,000 visits a year, has long been known as the largest U.S. deposit of asbestos, a natural mineral and known human carcinogen. It harbors an EPA-designated toxic Superfund site, the former Atlas asbestos mine. Previous studies over several decades found high levels of asbestos in the area.View full resource at latimesblogs.latimes.com

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100+ Baby Products Found To Have Toxic Chemicals | The Kid's Doctor: Your Partner in Parenting

kidsdr.com — “Flame retardants in baby products are raising big concerns from health experts. Many of the chemicals have been classified as probable carcinogens. Some have been known to interrupt normal hormone systems. Some have been linked to brain damage.View full resource at kidsdr.com

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Despite Industry Pressure, Government Cancer Report Finally Released | Jennifer Sass's Blog | Switchboard, from NRDC

switchboard.nrdc.org — “Despite Industry Pressure, Government Cancer Report Finally Released | Jennifer Sass's Blog | Switchboard, from NRDCView full resource at switchboard.nrdc.org

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Please thank Sec. Sebelius at @HHSGov for declaring formaldehyde a known human carcinogen. http://bit.ly/j9xSko

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medcitynews.com — “In a May 2011 press release, the WHO/International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified radiofrequency electromagnetic fields as a possible human carcinogen due to an increased risk of a malignant brain cancer known as glioma. The IARC report associates cell phone use with an increase in glioma cases. A group of 31 scientists from 14 countries has met in Lyon, France to discuss and assess the potential dangers of continued exposure to these fields.View full resource at medcitynews.com

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Medical News: New Report Labels Formaldeyhde a Cause of Cancer - in Public Health & Policy, Environmental Health from MedPage Today

medpagetoday.com — “WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has added formaldehyde to its list of known carcinogens, and also now lists the chemical styrene as a substance reasonably likely to caView full resource at medpagetoday.com

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New Report Labels Formaldeyhde a Cause of Cancer http://bit.ly/m8Hmk9

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Lab Notes: Prostate Enlargement Drugs Up Cancer Risk; US Updates List of Known Human Carcinogens | CalorieLab - Health News & Information Blog

calorielab.com — “Yesterday's top story: Two large studies have found that drugs used to treat enlarged prostates slightly increase the risk of developing an aggressive form of prostate cancer, but it is enough for the FDA to call for adding the risk to their warning labels.View full resource at calorielab.com

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Bath Care and Shower Products | Dr. Mercola Healthy Skin

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This is a "probable carcinogen to humans" that's especially toxic to your #brain, kidneys and #liver http://ow.ly/4XXww

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California to Require Labeling on Cancer Causing Flea Collars « OrganicAuthority.com – Organic Blog

organicauthority.com — “California dogs, cats and their loyal humans will soon be seeing warning labels on flea and tick collar products containing propoxur, a known carcinogen.View full resource at organicauthority.com

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California to Require Labeling on Cancer Causing Flea Collars http://dlvr.it/DWgmJ

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