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Deodorants and breast cancer:   According to your question: Is there a connection between anti perspirant deodorants and breast cancer? From what I have learned there is a strong connection between anti perspirant deodorants and breast cancer. Directly under the skin of the underarm, we have lymph nodes which are a part of the immune system fighting infections, diseases and removing foreign particles and toxins. These nodes accumulate "dirt" through the blood stream which is then secreted with the perspiration. Here are more details from lovlis.com and you can also find there a lot of more details: If we stop the perspiration the nodes swell and toxins stay in our body for a longer time and at a greater concentration. We absorb and store deodorant chemicals applied to the skin. In a recent study 18 of 20 breast tumors contained parabens (synthetic preservatives) found in underarm products. Parabens mimic estrogen, and estrogen can drive tumor growth. Source: Journal of Applied Toxicology, February, 2004 The FDA which authorizes selling of cosmetics and drugs in USA classifies antiperspirant as a drug, since this product changes a natural body act (blocks perspiration from the underarm). You may also check your organic shampoo/creams ingredients and quality While a deodorant which only fight the odor of perspiration but does not block it is classified as cosmetic. The FDA says in an interview to CBS news on 05/12/05 that it is aware of the concern that using antiperspirant together with shaving the underarm is connected to the increase of the risk of breast cancer. The underarm area is a main gate of perspiration. The perspiration process is a part of our body's immune system.