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Does Zeasorb Cause Cancer?

I AM 74 YEAR OLD FEMALE FOR ABOUT 10 YEARS I USED ZEASORB SUPER ABSORTENT POWDER LAST YEAR 2014 I WAS OPERATED ON FOR BREAST CANCER IN MY RIGHT BREAST EVERY YEAR I WAS EXAMED UNTIL LAST YEAR A FRIEND TOLD ME THAT ZEASORB CAUSES CANCER IF THIS IS TRUE I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW NO ONE IN MY FAMILY EVER HAD BREAST CANCER
Sat, 24 Apr 2021
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Hi,

Zeasorb powder itself is not supposed to be carcinogenic. One time it was banned in state of California, as it contained acrylamide, which was thought to be carcinogenic. However, its present formulation does not contain acrylamide.

Also, talc which is a usual constituent of any powder including Zeasorb, is thought to be safe unless it is mixed with traces of asbestos. Long term exposure to asbestos (Not just casual exposures) may be carcinogenic to lungs, but there is no evidence of association of asbestos and breast cancer.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
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Does Zeasorb Cause Cancer?

Hi, Zeasorb powder itself is not supposed to be carcinogenic. One time it was banned in state of California, as it contained acrylamide, which was thought to be carcinogenic. However, its present formulation does not contain acrylamide. Also, talc which is a usual constituent of any powder including Zeasorb, is thought to be safe unless it is mixed with traces of asbestos. Long term exposure to asbestos (Not just casual exposures) may be carcinogenic to lungs, but there is no evidence of association of asbestos and breast cancer. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician