The effects of chemicals, detergents and soaps have been linked to breast cancer. Chemicals used in everyday cleaning products have been linked to breast cancer, fertility problems, hormonal disruptions, asthma and other serious health problems. Many of these products are made with dangerous chemicals that can disrupt the endocrine system, also known as the hormonal system. This system is responsible for the brain, nervous system development, reproduction, metabolism and blood sugar. The problem arises with chemicals called endocrine disruptors. (Moran, 2009). They mimic hormones, attach to receptors and cause cell division as well as alter gene expression and other harmful changes. These deadly chemicals enter the body through products used and inhaled daily. Ingredients in lotions and lipsticks enter the bloodstream and the skin. Environmental estrogens are the most common endocrine disruptors. Birth control pills, BPA, and metal leaks from old cell phones and batteries are considered environmental estrogens. According to Suzanne Snedeker, associate director of the Cornell University Program on Breast Cancer and Environmental Risk Factors, says that "although exposure levels are low with respect to consumer products, the cumulative effects and combined may increase the risk of breast cancer” (Moran, 2009). This statement alone should raise awareness and attention to the environment and product consumption. A new study from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) indicates that endocrine disruptors may be involved in the development of breast cancer at two critical stages: (1) when a woman is in the womb and (2) at puberty. Dr. Kortenkamp, ​​Director of the Centr...... middle of paper ...... have the people of the United States taken a stand against these dangerous chemicals? (Thomas, 2005) On the other hand, the American Cleaning Institute refutes the study attacking the links between cleaning product safety and breast cancer. Formerly known as the Soap and Detergent Association, it is home to the US cleaning products market, estimated at $30 billion. They disputed recent accusations about a questionable study and its attempts to link cleaning products to breast cancer. According to Richard Sediak, senior vice president of technical and international affairs, this study is based on the most rapid review of the scientific literature and on the memories of breast cancer survivors about the products they used ago. 15 to 20 years old. Second, he cites “the safe and responsible manufacturing and use of cleaning products is a top priority within our industry. (Women's Health Weekly,2010).