Frequently Asked Questions

Does washing food remove pesticides? Are there concerns about hormones in meat and dairy foods? Is bovine growth hormone (bGH) a health concern in meat or dairy foods? All Diet Questions...	Are we exposed to pesticides banned in the U.S. when we eat produce from other countries? Do chemicals in sunscreen affect breast cancer risk? Are my pets at risk from lawn care pesticides? All Newly Added Questions...
Does stress weaken the immune system? All Lifestyle Questions...	What is cancer? Is breast cancer caused by a virus? All Biology Questions...
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Are powdered cleaners safer than liquid? Should I avoid plastic food containers or plastic wrap? Does plastic leach estrogenic chemicals? All Chemicals Questions...	Does hormone replacement therapy increase breast cancer risk? Are herbal pills to increase breast size effective? All Hormone Questions...
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Last Update 08.03.06

Program on Breast Cancer and Environmental Risk Factors
Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine
Vet Box 31, Ithaca, NY 14853-6401
Phone: 607.254.2893; Fax: 607.254.4730
Email: breastcancer@cornell.edu
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