What Types of Cancer Are Associated with Pesticides and Herbicides?
Research indicates that exposure to certain pesticides and herbicides may increase the risk of various cancers, including:
- Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: Linked to herbicides like glyphosate. - Leukemia: Associated with exposure to organophosphate pesticides. - Prostate Cancer: Some studies suggest a correlation with pesticide exposure. - Breast Cancer: Though the evidence is less clear, certain pesticides like DDT have been scrutinized for their potential role in breast cancer development.
