Our mission is to share the conversation about chemicals
in everyday products found on the grocery shelves that contribute
to breast cancer; empowering women to make safer choices to protect
their breasts during the most vulnerable periods of their lives.

Protect Our Breasts

1 in 8

Breast cancer is a disease that touches the lives of many. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in the course of their lifetime.

everyday exposure

Research shows that exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals and carcinogens can lead to a breast cancer diagnosis later in life.

windows of susceptibility

Up through a woman’s first full-term pregnancy is a time when women are particularly vulnerable to these harmful chemicals. It is up to us to stop breast cancer before it starts.

2 days ago

Protect Our Breasts
🍁 October is Breast Cancer Awareness month! 🍁During this spooky season, and every season, it’s important to identify areas in your life/environment where you can “snip the strands” of causality, which is essentially: identifying ways to reduce your exposure to harmful chemicals linked to breast cancer. The California Breast Cancer Research Program created an extremely useful online interactive model, which we refer to as the Web of Causation, to show the different factors and relationships influencing breast cancer incidence in women. Stay tuned and updated this month about how to reduce your exposure to the environmental factors that are linked to breast cancer, by following along with our “Snipping the Web of Causality” series! 🕸️✂️ ... See MoreSee Less
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3 days ago

Protect Our Breasts
🚨 Carcinogens that can Migrate into Your Food 🚨Earlier this year, 921 chemicals were identified as potential mammary carcinogens. Last week, two new studies reveal alarming facts about food contact materials (FCMs) and their harmful chemicals that can migrate into our food. 💡 What you can do: Limit plastic use, opt for glass, stainless steel, and ceramic, and push for stricter regulations on food packaging!Stay tuned for more tips on reducing exposure to harmful chemicals! ... See MoreSee Less
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4 days ago

Protect Our Breasts
🚨 Carcinogens that can Migrate into Your Food 🚨Earlier this year, 921 chemicals were identified as potential mammary carcinogens. Last week, two new studies reveal alarming facts about food contact materials (FCMs) and their harmful chemicals that can migrate into our food. 💡 What you can do: Limit plastic use, opt for glass, stainless steel, and ceramic, and push for stricter regulations on food packaging!Stay tuned for more tips on reducing exposure to harmful chemicals! ... See MoreSee Less
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1 week ago

Protect Our Breasts
Did you know most car fresheners release harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs), especially when you turn up the heat? A recent study explained that an increase in VOC concentration (25.3%) was due to faster release in higher temperatures. These VOCs can include potential carcinogens and endocrine disruptors like benzene, toluene, and more.Keep your air clean with these POB digestible tips:-Crack your windows for ventilation! This can reduce VOCs by over 50%!-Try safer alternatives like activated charcoal bags, baking soda, or essential oil diffusers to keep your car smelling fresh! ... See MoreSee Less
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1 week ago

Protect Our Breasts
It’s tailgate season! 🏈 🏟 Full of friends, food, drinks, and games. When getting drinks on the go, be mindful of what cup may be corrupting your drink. Many disposable cups, whether plastic or coated paper, can expose you to micro-plastics and the chemicals that make up the plastic.🚫A recent study tested common cup materials, such as- polyethylene (coated paper cups)- polypropylene cups- polystyrene cups- polyethylene cupswere releasing micro plastics. Safer alternatives ✔️glass✔️stainless steel✔️non-coated paperLimit your exposure to these toxic chemicals and plastics! 💧 ... See MoreSee Less
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