Dr. Samuel S. Epstein, MD, Professor and Founder of the Cancer Prevention Coalition
Our Dear Dr Samuel Epstein. MD passed away in 2018, at a ripe old 91 years of age.
We will remember him with reverance and compassion. He wrote many books, scientific studies, peer reviewed studies, and foraged us into fighting the cosmetic and beauty industry with information on harmful chemicals in everyday products. He was a maverick and one of a kind and all of us who knew him personally will miss him tremendously. He should be very proud of all that he accomplished in his long life.
Dr. Epstein wrote the Safe Shoppers Bible in 1995 together with Dr.David Steinman which addressed the issue of harmful ingredients in personal care, beauty cosmetics, household cleaning products. Dr. Epstein also wrote The Politics of Cancer Revisited, Breast Cancer Prevention Program and, Unreasonable Risk, How to Avoid Cancer From Personal Care and Cosmetics, and 2009 book, Toxic Beauty and has published over 300 articles in scientific journals and peer reviewed applications.
Here are just some of Dr. Epstein's articles and accomplishments:2011 Unrecognized Risks of Perricone MD Skin Care Product
Cancer Gate, How to Win the War on Cancer, Dr. Samuel S. Epstein, MD.
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2009- Dr. Samuel S. Epstein, book "Toxic Beauty: How Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Endanger Your Health . . . And What You Can Do about It (Hardcover)
Safe Shoppers Bible
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NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE and AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY: Criminal Indifference to Cancer Prevention and Conflicts of Interest by Samuel S Epstein
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Toothpaste Dangerous chemicals
Information on Sunscreen ingredients
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CHICAGO, June 28 (AScribe Newswire) -- Following is commentary by Samuel S. Epstein, M.D. Epstein is Chairman of the Cancer Prevention Coalition and Professor Emeritus of Environmental & Occupational Medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health.
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On June 19, The New York Times published an article, "Saving Young Skin From the Sun's Perils," by its regular columnist Jane Brody. Brody warned that sunscreen "is a must for everyone starting at age six months ... and should be reapplied every two hours," especially for children. However, Brody is unaware of the dangers of sunscreens.
Six ingredients are commonly used in sunscreens, at concentrations of up to 10 percent, in order to reduce risks of sunburn from exposure to short wave ultraviolet (UVB) solar radiation. It should, however, be emphasized that these ingredients fail to block the more dangerous long wave (UVA) radiation.
A series of recent studies have raised serious concerns on the dangers of sunscreens. Contrary to reassurances on safety, based on label claims for a high Skin Protection Factor (SPF), most light-skinned people use sunscreens to protect against sunburn due to UVB radiation. However, this common practice, particularly in children, results in high levels of cumulative exposure to the more dangerous UVA radiation. This penetrates into the deep layers of the skin without any warning of sunburn, breaks down the protein and collagen which keep the skin firm and plump, and is responsible for the classic signs of skin aging, including wrinkling and discoloration. More seriously, UVA radiation is well recognized as the major cause of malignant melanoma. This is now the fastest rising cancer in the world, whose incidence in the U.S. over recent decades has increased dramatically by about 130 percent, and whose mortality has increased by about 25 percent.
Of additional concern are the hormonal effects of sunscreens. Their ingredients belong to a family of hormone-damaging chemicals, known as endocrine disruptors. These stimulate uterine growth of infant rats following painting their skin with concentrations similar to those in sunscreens. Furthermore, there is well-documented evidence that sunscreen ingredients accumulate in the human body as evidenced by their detection in breast milk.
These dangers of sunscreens can be readily avoided by the use of conventional zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide sunblocks. These are highly effective against the dangerous UVA radiation. Their only disadvantage is that they whiten skin, depending on the amount used and frequency of application.
It should be noted that my June 21 letter to The Times warning of the dangers of sunscreens and the safety of sunblocks remains unpublished.
1995 Safe Shoppers Bible by Dr. Samuel S.Epstein
May, 2001, Introduction by Samuel S. Epstein, M.D., of the Los Angeles, CA. opening of a Local Office of the Cancer Prevention Coalition
As Chairman of the Cancer Prevention Coalition and emeritus Professor of Environmental Medicine at the University of Illinois School of Public Health, Chicago, Illinois, I am pleased to introduce Shelley R. Kramer as the Director of your Local Los Angeles, CA, Cancer Prevention Coalition Office. Our local Office Directors and designated representatives may contact you for contributions, and to participate in fundraising, membership drives and in education regarding avoidable causes of cancer and illness.
Shelley R. Kramer, Director of the Los Angeles office of the Cancer Prevention Coalition, is proud to be the director and a member of the Cancer Prevention Coalition, a non profit, 501c3 organization, founded in 1994, by Dr. Samuel S. Epstein, M.D.(d.2018) Professor at the University of Illinois, Chicago School of Public Health.
Award Recognition Certificate we received from the Business and Ethics Network on behalf of the Cancer Prevention Coalition, Los Angeles Chapter
The goal of the Cancer Prevention Coalition, a non profit 501c 3 tax deductible organization, is to create safer environments at home, in the community and at work educating and advocating for the removal of toxins in our environments, homes, offices and daily used personal care and beauty cosmetics.
Since it's inception in July of 1994, this unique organization of independent cancer prevention experts, citizen activists, and environmental and women's health groups has endeavored to reduce escalating cancer rates with seminars, talks, and health awareness event, through a comprehensive strategy of outreach, public education, advocacy, and public policy initiatives to establish prevention as the nation's foremost cancer policy.
Cancer Prevention Coalition members provide Health awareness Seminars Educating The Public On Awareness Of Avoidable Risks Of Cancer, And Illness Through scientific Facts and articles
Some of the topics in our seminars are:
1.Irradiated food
2. Pesticides
3. Household chemicals-Dirty Dozen
4. Personal care products inngredients
5. Nutrition
6. Hazards of mammography
7. Ritalin
8. Lifestyle, stress
9. Medicines
10. Occupational carcinogens
11. Women's Health
12. Children's Health
13. Men's Health
14. What's In Your Milk Book
Join The Cancer Prevention Coalition And Help Yourself And Your Family Learn How To Avoid Cancer. Help With The Children's Cancer Prevention Coalition To Educate Children.
Please Let us know if you are interested in participating in future meetings. Any special talents or health related business you would like to offer your services for speaking would be appreciated.
We would love to have you join us with an Open Mind and a Positive Attitude.
Some of Dr. Samuel S. Epstein, MD books:there are many more of Dr Samuel S.Epstein's articles and other Published reports that can be googled
