Environmental Updates

Breast Cancer & Environmental Risk Factors (BCERF) at Cornell University is devoted to lowering the risk and incidence of cancer by promoting methods of sound decision-making at personal and public levels. BCERF works within the emerging field of translational research and provides information on the cancer risks associated with environmental factors.

Environmental Risks & Breast Cancer is a multimedia website. This project represents the collaborative efforts of faculty, students and technical professionals at Vassar College, all working together on a product aimed to inform women and men about the often ignored information about relationships between environmental factors and breast cancer.

Skin Deep Cosmetic Safety Database is a safety guide to cosmetics and personal care products brought to you by researchers at the Environmental Working Group.

State of the Evidence Report summarizes and evaluates the scientific evidence linking exposures to chemicals and radiation in our everyday environments to increased breast cancer risk.

Tips to Reduce Your Risk View tip cards offered by Breast Cancer Action Fund to find out what you can do to reduce your risk for breast cancer (and other diseases).

Breast Cancer & Asbestos Exposure Information about the potential link between exposure to asbestos and breast cancer.