BPA was found to stimulate growth of inflammatory breast cancer cells. It also lowers the effectiveness of a targeted anti-cancer drug for inflammatory breast cancer, lapatinib (or Tykerb).
To get a good summary of the concerns around EDCs (endocrine disrupting chemicals), see this fact sheet put out by the UN Environmental Programme and the World Health Organization.
This long monograph put out by the IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) will tell you everything you might want to know about PERC.
See this EPA report to learn more about the impact of VOCs (volatile organic compounds) on indoor air quality. VOCs are emitted as gases from certain solids or liquids.
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are chemicals that mimic, block, or interfere with hormones in the body’s endocrine system.
See this EPA report on the health risks of radon. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, after smoking. More on radon from the American Lung Association.
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