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OneTexasDay
OneTexasDay Member Posts: 162
edited June 2014 in Managing Side Effects of Breast Cancer and Its Treatment


I had trouble finding a good deodorant for a long time and finally found success with the clinical brands that came out a few years back.


I will not let myself dwell on the possible role those had in my BC, but I have obviouslgot to find something else that works now.


Please help! Not having much luck so far....


Steph

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  • Jelson
    Jelson Member Posts: 1,535
    edited December 2013


    here is something from the national cancer institute on deodorant/antiperspirant and breast cancer. no firm link. I say "don't sweat it"!!!






    http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/AP-Deo

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  • ziggypop
    ziggypop Member Posts: 1,071
    edited December 2013


    I have very rarely used either deodorant or antiperspirant (I just don't naturally sweat much) and I got BC. And I know an awful lot of people who use it all the time and have not gotten BC. You simply can't blame yourself. I've heard everything from root canals to power lines. Were it something as simple as root canals or deodorant,we all would have known about it being that a long time ago.

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited December 2013


    There's a new column by Dr. Marisa Weiss (founder and president of Breastcancer.org) called Are Antiperspirants Safe? that gives solid information on this subject, along with resources to check the products you may be using.


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  • vlnrph
    vlnrph Member Posts: 1,632
    edited December 2013


    You can also check with your doctor about prescription strength antiperspirant. Some people need to use the product twice a day for best results.


    I would not worry about using whatever works!

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  • MsJAR
    MsJAR Member Posts: 43
    edited December 2013

    My sweet Mother was one of those people who never needed deo. However, i took after dad and if i don't put on deo after my shower, i know it by noon.  Mother had breast cancer and i had breast cancer.  Si don't think deodorants played a part in the disease.

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  • wyo
    wyo Member Posts: 541
    edited December 2013

    I stopped using antiperspirant years ago- I had a nurse manager who was absolutely convinced that stopping the body from perspiring was bad and aluminum was reallllllly bad. Either way here I am. 

      I use Crystal or Burts Bees Outdoor- now this is a strange deodorant smell but I really really like it- its the sage that gives it the fragrance- no aluminum.  Crystal-(I use the roll on) works very well too and the size is better for travel- no aluminum. 

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  • NorthwindsGS
    NorthwindsGS Member Posts: 128
    edited December 2013

    I stopped using any deodorant that contains Aluminum.  So far I have only found Toms" brand that doesn't contain it.  It works but not as well as my Secret did.  I will do everything I can to prevent a recurence of my cancer.  I am new to this caver life and who knows, in a while I might slack on all the anti cancer items but for now I am Gung Ho on anything and everything.  Working on getting my BMI to twenty or under, healthy diet and enviromental.

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  • OneTexasDay
    OneTexasDay Member Posts: 162
    edited December 2013

    Toms did not work for me and I had an allergic reaction to it. I did find something that seems to be working but it is made in France and it is very expensive. Time will tell if it can handle a Texas summer. 

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  • atlbc
    atlbc Member Posts: 14
    edited January 2014

    one texas day, what French deodorant did you find. I have the same sweat issues as you.  It is so tough.  My dermatologist is doing a procedure called Miradry.  I was considering it prior to my diagnosis.

    http://miradry.com/the-solution/

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  • crystalphm
    crystalphm Member Posts: 1,138
    edited February 2014

    I have found Weleda Citrus deodorant to work pretty good, I do get a whole day out of it, but weather is cooler here in PA.

    The burts really does make you smell like a stew :-) but aside from that, it is ok.

    Terra did not work so well for me and it was dry so hard to drag against my skin.


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  • OneTexasDay
    OneTexasDay Member Posts: 162
    edited February 2014

    sorry. Just saw this...

    It is called Eau Des Minimes.  Smells amazing and prob works better than any deodorant I've ever used. It is really weird since being on chemo, my body seems to have changed so much that I am not so sure that it is the deodorant that is so great or that I could almost go without any at all now.  Weird,....

    Avail on amazon, 

    Le Couvent des Minimes Eau des Minimes Everyday Deodorant with Alum Stone, 1.7 oz

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  • slv58
    slv58 Member Posts: 1,216
    edited February 2014

    I switched to lavanila-the healthy deodorant which I got at sephoras when I was diagnosed. I thought it was expensive at the time, however it lasted a whole year! Seemed to work through radiation all summer long so I am sticking with it. It has a very nice fresh floral smell.

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