Avoiding Chemical Exposure

The Silent Spring Institute has a list of things you can do to reduce your exposure to chemicals thought to play a part in breast cancer development.

Reducing Exposure to Possible Carcinogens

The Silent Spring Institute's tips include:

• eat organic food whenever possible
• avoid canned food (and checking labels for the presence of BPA)
• choose natural fiber clothing and furnishings
• make your own cleaning supplies (including laundry soap)
• watch for phthalates and parabens listed in the ingredients of personal care and household products

Organizations Against Breast Cancer

Other organizations working on these issues include:

• Breast Cancer Action
• National Women’s Health Network
• Breast Cancer Fund
• National Breast Cancer Coalition
• Safer Chemicals/Healthy Families