Breast Cancer Fact Sheets and Resources

Chemical Fact Sheets

There is a growing body of scientific evidence linking chemicals and radiation in our environment to the current high rates of breast cancer. While 216 chemicals have been identified as mammary carcinogens by regulatory agencies, many other chemicals, especially those known as endocrine-disrupting compounds, are not classified by regulatory agencies, even though the scientific evidence linking EDCs to breast cancer risk is substantial and growing. Explore the data on specific chemicals by clicking on a main category below.

 Mammary Carcinogens

 Endocrine-Disrupting Compounds

 Radiation

Publications from the Breast Cancer Fund

Free downloads and printed copies of our peer-reviewed scientific reports, educational brochures, newsletters and more are available on our Web site.

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Multimedia

A team at Vassar College led by Janet Gray, Ph.D., editor of State of the Evidence 2008, has created an interactive Web site about environmental risks and breast cancer. The site features video, illustrations and easy-to-understand information about risks in the home and outside the home, including practical tips for reducing exposures.

Visit Environmental Risks and Breast Cancer online »

Information About the Disease

 Key Facts About Breast Cancer

 The Demographics of Breast Cancer

 Breast Cancer Detection

 Breast Cancer Treatment: Clinical Trials

 Hormone Replacement Therapy and Breast Cancer