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New Research Suggests Breast Cancer Is A Food-Borne Illness Primarily Caused By Pesticides
The idea that breast cancer could be primarily a food-borne illness driven by pesticide exposure is increasingly plausible according to some experts, given the mounting evidence connecting certain chemicals used in agriculture to cancer risks.
By Carmen Schober2 min read
These concerns center around endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) found in pesticides, which are known to interfere with hormone function, particularly estrogen. Estrogen is a significant factor in the development of estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancers, which constitute a substantial proportion of breast cancer cases.