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Is it possible for deodorant use to cause cancer?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No clear evidence: There is no conclusive research linking the use of underarm antiperspirants or deodorants and the subsequent development of breast cancer.
Answered 3/18/2013
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"Never say never"...: Is one of the things we learn in medical school. But there are things that are highly, highly unlikely. A link between cancer and deodorant use is just such an extremely unlikely association. I suggest that you read this abstract: http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmed/18829420.
Answered 12/9/2013
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