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Chemicals - A to Z

Molecule This page contains links to content about chemicals that can affect your risk of cancer - and debunks some myths about chemicals that haven't been shown to affect your risk.

Find out more by browsing the links below.

Chemicals is a sub-category of Causes of cancer

News story: Study supports view that painters face higher risk of bladder cancer
22 July 2010
News story: Cooking fumes exposure 'unlikely to affect cancer risk', says Cancer Research UK
19 February 2010
Press Release: Roll-your-own cigarettes as deadly as ready mades
7 July 2009
News story: Scientists find new link between tobacco chemical and cancer
3 June 2008
Press Release: Press Release: Public ignorant about poisons found in cigarette smoke
12 December 2006
News story: No "compelling" chemical cancer link says Cancer Research UK
23 March 2006
Press Release: Primary colours combine to curb cancer
14 February 2003

News story: Study does not prove link between household cleaning products and breast cancer
21 July 2010
Press Release: Cannabis chemicals stop prostate cancer growth
19 August 2009
News story: Compounds from olive oil may lead to new breast cancer drugs
21 December 2008
Press Release: New chemicals shield 'genome guardian'
5 May 2008
News story: Cancer Research UK reassures women over breast cancer chemicals study
23 October 2006
Press Release: Cauliflower and broccoli boost cancer protection
7 February 2006

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