Swimming and Breast Cancer

frenchielover
frenchielover Member Posts: 11
edited June 2014 in Complementary and Holistic Medicine and Treatment

Has anyone heard about if it is bad to swim in a chlorinated pool if you have breast cancer? Is there a link between breast cancer and chlorine?  I am an avid swimmer, and I hate to discontinue this exercise as people say this is one of the best exercises! 

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  • MariannaLaFrance
    MariannaLaFrance Member Posts: 777
    edited January 2012
    I wouldn't let anything keep me out of the pool. I know there is a theory that chlorine, a heavier halide than iodine, displaces iodine and causes thyroid issues. If that is a concern, you should read up on the iodine, thyroid, BC thread.  With the help of a doctor knowledgeable in that area, you could potentially find a solution with nutrition that could put your mind at ease about anything like that if it concerns you.

    Otherwise, get out there and do what you love to do! Swimming is great exercise, and any type of physical activity gets your body in shape and strengthens you, mentally and physically.   
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