{"id":567,"date":"2024-07-20T15:10:45","date_gmt":"2024-07-20T15:10:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/?p=567"},"modified":"2024-08-12T16:22:49","modified_gmt":"2024-08-12T16:22:49","slug":"cancer-causing-products-we-use-everyday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/cancer-causing-products-we-use-everyday\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00a08 Cancer-Causing Products We Use Everyday: Identifying Hidden Risks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Every day, we use dozens to hundreds of products in our daily life. However, some products we use every day can cause cancer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In this article, we will talk about the cancer-causing products that we use every day and the reason why they cause cancer. They are tobacco, certain personal care items, household cleaners, processed foods, pesticides, environmental pollutants, and some plastic products.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">By identifying these potentially harmful products and finding alternative products to replace them, we can reduce our daily exposure to carcinogens or cancer-causing chemicals.<\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: 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href=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/cancer-causing-products-we-use-everyday\/#Tobacco_and_Marijuana_Smoking_Products\" >Tobacco and Marijuana Smoking Products<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/cancer-causing-products-we-use-everyday\/#Personal_Care_Products\" >Personal Care Products<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/cancer-causing-products-we-use-everyday\/#Household_Cleaning_Agents\" >Household Cleaning Agents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/cancer-causing-products-we-use-everyday\/#Ultra-processed_Foods_and_Food_Additives\" >Ultra-processed Foods and Food Additives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/cancer-causing-products-we-use-everyday\/#Pesticides_and_Chemicals_in_Food\" >Pesticides and Chemicals in Food<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/cancer-causing-products-we-use-everyday\/#Environmental_Pollutants\" >Environmental Pollutants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/cancer-causing-products-we-use-everyday\/#Plastics_and_Synthetic_Materials\" >Plastics and Synthetic Materials<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/cancer-causing-products-we-use-everyday\/#Other_Household_Items_of_Concern\" >Other Household Items of Concern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/cancer-causing-products-we-use-everyday\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-571\" src=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Depositphotos_421259456_S.jpg\" alt=\"Lungs and smoking medical concept as a lit cigarette with the ashes shaped as a human breathing organ as a nicotine addiction and smoking habit risk with 3D illustration elements.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Depositphotos_421259456_S.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Depositphotos_421259456_S-300x241.jpg 300w, https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Depositphotos_421259456_S-768x617.jpg 768w, https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Depositphotos_421259456_S-150x121.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tobacco_and_Marijuana_Smoking_Products\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Tobacco and Marijuana Smoking Products<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It shouldn&#8217;t come as a surprise that smoking tobacco and marijuana products can lead to lung cancer. More importantly, it is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.gov\/about-cancer\/causes-prevention\/risk\/substances\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">number one cause<\/a> of the most common cancer type, lung cancer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Imagine a world where people stop smoking and have healthier lungs and bodies for a better quality of life. Right now, we will discuss the chemicals inside of tobacco and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org\/hometown-health\/speaking-of-health\/marijuana-and-lung-cancer-risk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">marijuana<\/a> that cause cancer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Tobacco and smoking products can be harmful to our bodies because they contain numerous cancer-causing chemicals, including arsenic, benzene, formaldehyde, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The cancer-causing chemicals inside of tobacco can cause damage from the mouth to the lungs. Smoking is the number one cause of lung cancer deaths, and it increases the risks of many other cancers, including bladder, skin, leukemia, liver, and kidney.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Smoking affects the person who smokes and everyone around them who breathes the smoking air in equally harmful ways.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When people need to smoke, they can chew gum, take deep breaths, smell something nice like citrus or lavender, drink a glass of water, shower, call someone, do a breathing exercise, or even clean the room or dishes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Programs such as <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/quit-smoking\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Quitlines<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> also provide free coaching over the phone to help people quit smoking. When people find a healthier way to eliminate tobacco from their habits, their lungs can recover from the harmful chemicals and, in turn, bring down the amount of people who get lung cancer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-572\" src=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Depositphotos_89607782_S.jpg\" alt=\"Dry shampoo in hand of a woman with long blonde hair\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Depositphotos_89607782_S.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Depositphotos_89607782_S-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Depositphotos_89607782_S-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Depositphotos_89607782_S-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Personal_Care_Products\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Personal Care Products<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We use <a href=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/personal_care_and_beauty-products-that-cause-cancer\/\">personal care products<\/a> daily. However, most packaging exudes an aesthetically pleasing, comfortable, and clean feeling, and we often mistake those feelings for the product being completely safe to apply to our bodies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Little did we know that many personal care products contain potentially toxic ingredients. The poisonous ingredients, including cancer-causing chemicals, often disrupt our internal endocrine system and can lead to cancer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The top four personal product categories that can contain cancer-causing chemicals are Hair care, deodorants, sprays, dry shampoos, chemicals, and sunscreens.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livescience.com\/health\/toxic-formaldehyde-in-hair-straightening-products-to-be-banned-but-experts-say-its-not-enough\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hair straightening products<\/a> in the hair care category are most likely to contain <a href=\"https:\/\/originalsprout.com\/blogs\/news\/lets-talk-parabens-phthalates-sulfates-what-makes-them-so-harmful-for-you\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cancer-causing chemicals<\/a>, including formaldehyde, aromatic amines, parabens, and phthalates. Hair dyes may also contain formaldehyde, aromatic amines, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcpp.org\/resource\/parabens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">parabens<\/a>, and phthalates.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Deodorants and sprays are most likely to contain cancer-causing chemicals, including benzene, linking to leukemia and blood cancer. I have stopped using alumni-containing antiperspirant for my armpit; instead, I use benzene-free deodorant because they are associated with earlier breast cancer diagnosis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dry shampoo, which falls under the shampoo category, is most likely to contain cancer-causing chemicals such as benzene, which causes leukemia and blood cancer. Other toxic ingredients inside a dry shampoo bottle are ethanolamine compounds, parabens, UV filters, and formaldehyde-releasing preservatives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Now that I see stores offering dry shampoo, I prefer liquid shampoo.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Chemical sunscreens in this category are most likely to contain cancer-causing chemicals, including octocrylene, avobenzone, and oxybenzone, which can be absorbed into the bloodstream, erupt hormones, and cause cancer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">I have switched from chemical sunscreen to mineral-based sunscreen. Mineral-based sunscreen, such as zinc or titanium, can be better for our skin because it stays on top of the skin, does not get absorbed into our body, and protects us from UV light.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Use resources like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ewg.org\/consumer-guides\/cancer-prevention-top-5-cancer-causing-chemicals-avoid-cancer-prevention\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EWG&#8217;s Skin Deep database<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.safecosmetics.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Campaign for Safe Cosmetics<\/a>\u00a0to check product safety.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-573\" src=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Depositphotos_141321890_S.jpg\" alt=\"The dispersion jet from an aerosol can in feminine hand on dark background\" width=\"1000\" height=\"637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Depositphotos_141321890_S.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Depositphotos_141321890_S-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Depositphotos_141321890_S-768x489.jpg 768w, https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Depositphotos_141321890_S-150x96.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Household_Cleaning_Agents\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Household Cleaning Agents<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Whether we need to wipe down the oil stain on our stove or wash our dishes after a delicious homemade dinner, we use household cleaning agents. We also need to use household cleaning agents when our clothes are dirty with sweat or dirt.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We constantly clean our homes, our clothes, and the containers that we use to carry liquids or things. However, we might only think twice about our household cleaning agents if they do the job they are supposed to do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We are happy when our household cleaning agents clean our stuff and unhappy when our dishes are still greasy after our earnest scrub.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Household cleaning agents can do more than clean our homes, clothes, and items; they can cause cancer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Here, we will discuss the top four<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivafitness.com.au\/10-household-products-linked-cancer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> household cleaning agents<\/a> to watch out for cancer-causing chemicals. They are aerosol sprays, chlorine bleach, scented products, and products labeled &#8220;Poison,&#8221; Danger,&#8221; or &#8220;Warning.&#8221;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Aerosol sprays are light cans that spray the air with cleaning agents, such as keyboard or kitchen counter cleaner spray. Those might bring you joy as you see the stain disappear and the dust removed from your keyboard, but they can also contain formaldehyde or xylene, which can cause leukemia and rare cancers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Chlorine bleach may whiten your shirt or kill all the little ants or bugs around the home in one go, but it contains dioxins that cause lung cancer. As you can tell by smelling the chlorine that comes out of the bottle, it hurts our noses or esophagus by simply breathing in the chlorine, let alone spreading it out open in our rooms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Scented <a href=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/cancer-causing-cleaning-products\/\">household cleaning products<\/a> may smell good. I was also obsessed with smelling good-scented household detergent, previously wanting my clothes to smell amazing. However, scented products are often not labs with chemicals different from those that make up those scents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Scented products can contain phthalates that disrupt our hormone system and cause cancer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Products labeled as &#8220;Poison,&#8221; &#8220;Danger,&#8221; or &#8220;Warning&#8221; definitely present a severe risk to our health. I also understand that people can be shopping in a rush to get the items they need without notice of the sign on the bottle of cleaner. Those cleaners can cause immediate Danger to our nose and skin if we are exposed to the chemicals unprotected and cause cancer if exposed regularly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">EPA and other groups have certified cleaning products that you can use without cancer-causing chemicals. Better yet, baking soda, vinegar, rogen peroxide, and other natural products will clean things without damaging our health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-574\" src=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Depositphotos_595884352_S.jpg\" alt=\"Fast food and unhealthy eating concept - close up of fast food snacks and cola drink on a dark background, top view.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"959\" srcset=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Depositphotos_595884352_S.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Depositphotos_595884352_S-300x288.jpg 300w, https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Depositphotos_595884352_S-768x737.jpg 768w, https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Depositphotos_595884352_S-150x144.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ultra-processed_Foods_and_Food_Additives\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ultra-processed Foods and Food Additives<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The yummy fast food burgers you gobbled down in between classes or the fries that are so delicious with the ketchup can elevate the risk of getting cancer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Increased consumption of ultra-processed foods increases the chance of people getting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2023\/01\/31\/health\/ultraprocessed-foods-cancer-wellness\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ovarian<\/a>, head and neck, and glandular cancers. Before learning about the harmful impact of ultra-processed foods, I was more than happy to wait until the very last minute to get fast food before they closed after working all day on school exam preparations or work projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Next, food additives that make our food more flavourful or lasting can also be harmful. <a href=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/pesticides-in-food-that-cause-cancer\/\">Food additives<\/a> that could cause cancer may sound new, but here, we will explain four food additives that contain chemicals that cause cancer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, sodium benzoate, and synthetic food dyes are the top four food additives that can increase one&#8217;s chances of getting cancer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Artificial sweeteners are associated with obesity and liver cancer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Emulsifiers link to increased <a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/eurpub\/article\/32\/Supplement_3\/ckac129.015\/6765396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">breast and overall cancer risk<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sodium Benzoate is a preservative that, when mixed with vitamin C, will produce benzene known to cause cancer. Synthetic food dyes can stimulate inflammation and increase our chances of colon cancer. The notable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedailybeast.com\/doctors-examine-the-link-between-artificial-food-dye-and-colorectal-cancer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">synthetic food dyes<\/a> that are unhealthy are Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Limit the consumption of ultra-processed foods such as processed meals, fast food, packaged snacks, and sugary cereals, and choose healthier, minimally processed foods and natural ingredients cooked from scratch instead for cancer-reducing benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-575\" src=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Depositphotos_653779720_S.jpg\" alt=\"spring processing of trees. spraying the garden from pests and diseases with a spray gun\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Depositphotos_653779720_S.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Depositphotos_653779720_S-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Depositphotos_653779720_S-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Depositphotos_653779720_S-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pesticides_and_Chemicals_in_Food\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Pesticides and Chemicals in Food<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Pesticides are applied to our fresh produce so that pests won&#8217;t be able to enjoy the fruits of farmers&#8217; labor. However, those fresh products often contain a high level of pesticides that are harmful to the human body, especially relating to the decline in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3114813\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">male reproductive health<\/a>, and can cause <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.panna.org\/resources\/pesticides-and-cancer\/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=docs&amp;ust=1721491329593592&amp;usg=AOvVaw35EVDUkiXA1EDh2a3IUepm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">breast and other cancer<\/a>. The best way to make sure our diet does not contain pesticides.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The following non-organic products contain higher levels of pesticides in the market, and it is advised not to consume them in their non-organic forms. The &#8220;Dirty Dozen&#8221; fruits and vegetables with the highest pesticide residues include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1. Strawberries<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2. Spinach<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3. Kale, collard and mustard greens<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">4. Nectarines<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">5. Apples<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">6. Grapes<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">7. Bell and hot peppers<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">8. Cherries<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">9. Peaches<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">10. Pears<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">11. Celery<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">12. Tomatoes<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The following non-organic products contain the lowest levels of pesticides on the market, making them good choices over the top list of non-organic products.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1. Avocados<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2. Sweet corn<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3. Pineapple<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">4. Onions<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">5. Papaya<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">6. Frozen sweet peas<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">7. Asparagus<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">8. Honeydew melon<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">9. Kiwi<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">10. Cabbage<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">11. Mushrooms<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">12. Cantaloupe<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">13. Mangoes<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">14. Watermelon<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">15. Sweet potatoes<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">I enjoy a mix of berries or a slice of cold, juicy watermelon on a hot summer day. Therefore, the better option for me is to choose organic berries and fresh produce to eliminate pesticide consumption, which can increase our chances of getting cancer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-576\" src=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Depositphotos_237739924_S.jpg\" alt=\"Air. pollution coming from burning plant causing cancer and human health issues\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Depositphotos_237739924_S.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Depositphotos_237739924_S-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Depositphotos_237739924_S-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Depositphotos_237739924_S-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Environmental_Pollutants\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Environmental Pollutants<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Environmental pollutants surprisingly increase our chances of getting cancer. Here, we will discuss the major environmental pollutants, air and water pollutants, that can lead to an increased intake of cancer-causing chemicals and, eventually, an increased risk of getting cancer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Air pollutants can happen anywhere indoors or outdoors. By definition, they are delicate particulate matter (PM2.5) that is toxic when breathed into our human body. They are often the gathering of vehicle exhaust, industrial emissions, or other chemical burn waste that, when breathed in, can increase our risk of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uicc.org\/what-we-do\/thematic-areas\/cancer-and-air-pollution\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lung<\/a>, digestive tract, liver, and breast cancers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Back in Taiwan, I would breathe the air with car exhausts and feel a slight tingling pain in my throat. People often wear masks not because of illness but to prevent PM2.5 particulars from entering their noses into their bodies, causing discomfort.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When air quality worsens where we live, the best approach is to use air purifiers indoors, not go outside, wear masks when necessary, and reduce personal contributions to air pollutants by driving less and conserving more energy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Water pollution is also a surprisingly major factor in cancer-causing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/ebooks.inflibnet.ac.in\/esp16\/chapter\/carcinogens-in-air\/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=docs&amp;ust=1721491381557506&amp;usg=AOvVaw0Vm4lxzFf8SqBgOTELkCn9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">chemical consumption<\/a>. Tap water in various regions may contain carcinogens, including arsenic, uranium, radium, and disinfection byproducts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">I recently tested tap water quality in our region and found many carcinogens 400 times higher than the institute level. Therefore, I installed a reverse osmosis water filter to remove harmful chemicals from our drinking water and reduce cancer chemical intake.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To reduce our water pollution risk, we can first understand what chemicals are currently in our tap water using resources such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancercenter.com\/community\/blog\/2020\/05\/drinking-water-cancer-risk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EWG&#8217;s Tap Water Database<\/a>. We can then find ways to filter tap water before drinking, using methods such as activated carbon filters, reverse osmosis, and UV light to kill germs or microorganisms in our water.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-578\" src=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Depositphotos_192441322_S.jpg\" alt=\"empty foam box which can contain cancer-causing material\" width=\"1000\" height=\"686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Depositphotos_192441322_S.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Depositphotos_192441322_S-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Depositphotos_192441322_S-768x527.jpg 768w, https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Depositphotos_192441322_S-150x103.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plastics_and_Synthetic_Materials\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Plastics and Synthetic Materials<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The plastics we use daily, from food to detergent to plastic wraps, don&#8217;t decompose quickly and can contain materials that cause cancer. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We often <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">don&#8217;t overthink<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the plastic bows that look cute or the convenient utensils.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/waste4change.com\/blog\/7-types-plastic-need-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">five plastic<\/a> and synthetic materials listed here contain cancer-causing materials: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polystyrene (PS), Phthalates, PFAs, and flame retardants.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a plastic material used in toys, packaging, and medical tubing. Polyvinyl Chloride can leach toxic chemicals such as BPA, phthalates, and heavy metals, and if absorbed by the plastic, it might enter our body and cause harm when eaten with PVC bowls or utensils.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Polystyrene (PS) is a plastic material in food containers and packaging. Heating Polysterne can produce styrene, a potential cancer-causing chemical.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Phthalates are a plastic softener found in softer and more elastic plastics. The chemical can disrupt hormones and increase cancer risk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">PFAs (per\u2014and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) are plastics used in water-resistant fabrics, non-stick software, and some personal care products. They are associated with kidney and testicular cancers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Flame retardants prevent fire. They are in electronics, furniture, and building materials. However, they may also increase cancer risk through dust exposure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Certain plastics and synthetic materials are harmful to our bodies and can cause cancer, as described above. The best ways to reduce exposure to these materials are to choose alternatives like glass or stainless steel when possible, avoid heating food in plastic containers when choosing plastic products, look for &#8220;phthalate-free&#8221; and &#8220;PFAS-free&#8221; products, and vacuum regularly to remove contaminated fire retardant dust.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-577\" src=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Depositphotos_401437420_S.jpg\" alt=\"Mothball that are used on cloth in a wood background\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Depositphotos_401437420_S.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Depositphotos_401437420_S-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Depositphotos_401437420_S-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Depositphotos_401437420_S-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Household_Items_of_Concern\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Other Household Items of Concern<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">I also found other household items, such as mothballs and candles, that contain cancer-causing materials. You should avoid those items and find an alternative to using them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nj.gov\/health\/eoh\/rtkweb\/documents\/fs\/1322.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mothballs<\/a> contain naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene, which may cause liver, kidney, and intestinal cancers. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Certain<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> candles contain toluene derivatives and benzidine-based dyes that cause cancer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The better alternatives to mothballs are cedar, and for candles, consider using 100% soy or beeswax candles with cotton wicks and natural fragrances.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Tips on reducing cancer product use in our life<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We now know that smoking is the number one cause of cancer. Therefore, the first cancer-causing product to avoid is smoking and not being exposed to secondhand smoke. Certain cleaning products can cause cancer, so choose EPA-certified or natural and fragrance-free personal care and cleaning products. <a href=\"https:\/\/howcancer.com\/blog\/processed-foods-linked-to-cancer\/\">Ultra-process food and food additives<\/a> can cause cancer, as we explained in this article. Therefore, buy organic food when possible and be mindful not to get fruits and vegetables that contain more pesticides.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Reduce the use of plastics, especially for food storage and reheating, by using paper, metal, or glass products. Be mindful of air and water pollutants use; an air purifier should be indoors when air is of poor quality, and filter water with a filtering system such as reverse osmosis. Replace harmful household items such as mothballs with cedar, purchase candles with 100% soy or beeswax with cotton wicks and natural fragrance only, or avoid burning candles when possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Final Thoughts<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">While many products we use in daily life can cause cancer, this article helps us identify what needs to be changed and replaced with safer and healthier alternatives. When we choose safer products that don&#8217;t contain cancer-causing chemicals, we gradually and then significantly reduce our exposure to chemicals that lead to cancer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Little changes can make a big difference in long-term health outcomes and make us healthier. Continue to apply what you learn from this article, and you will see an elevation in your body functions. 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