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Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer Remember the myth about antiperspirants and breast cancer? The idea was based on a notion that the parabens in antiperspirants and deodorants blocked your pores and that led to cancer. Well, parabens are back in the news again! Parabens and Breast Cancer Controversy Continues A new study has just come out on parabens and breast cancer. This commonly-used preservative was found in 99% of all the mastectomy tissues of women who had been diagnosed with breast cancer. Yet the researchers say there is no link - yet. You might be amazed to find out just how many products contain parabens! See More About:  breast cancer risk  parabens  cosmetics Herb Wagner Makes a Movie About Male Breast Cancer Herb Wagner - a survivor - still wants to increase MBC awareness. He got together with some friends and made a video, complete with two original songs, and submitted it to the Pink Well Challenge. Take a look at Herb's video, which features several other male survivors you can meet on my site. If you like his film, vote for it, and Pink Well might send matching funds for A Man's Pink - a not-for-profit male breast cancer (MBC) advocacy organization. See More About:  breast cancer diagnosis  male breast cancer  invasive breast cancer Antiperspirants, The Pill, and Other Myths We don't know exactly what causes breast cancer. But we do know some things that don't cause it! Here are 10 commonly-asked question about everyday things affecting your risk for breast cancer. Dr William Gradishar puts us straight on the facts. See More About:  menopause  breast cancer surgery  mammogram Breast Cancer Quiz: Myth or Fact Test your knowledge - can you sort out the facts from the myths surrounding breast cancer? Choose from 5 levels of difficulty, and click away! At the end, you'll get a score. Don't worry - I'll never see your results - this is just for fun (and education). See More About:  breast cancer risk  breast cancer prevention  breast cancer diagnosis Breast Cancer Ads Cosmetics Breast Cancer Skin Care Cosmetics Face It Cosmetics Best Buy Cosmetics Featured Articles Free 8-Day E-Course for Newly Diagnosed Follow Me on Twitter Fan Me On FaceBook Find Me On AboutMe   More from About.com Living with Depression By obtaining the correct medical intervention and learning better coping skills, you can not only live with depression, but live well. More> 9 Symptoms of Depression If you have experienced five or more of these symptoms within the same two week period, this could be indicative of an episode of depression. More> This newsletter is written by: Pam Stephan Breast Cancer Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Breast Cancer newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Speak Up, Please! Share Your Survivor Story Pictures Your Life After Breast Cancer Remember a Loved One Advertisement