Cahors. A specialist in toxicology to talk about the links between cancer and the environment

The environment in which we live and the different substances to which we are exposed daily can be factors of cancer. Chemical products, air pollution, toxic materials play an indisputable role in the development of certain cancers. This reality will be at the heart of the conference given by Augustin le Naour on Tuesday November 12 at 8:30 p.m. at the Clément Marot conference space.

Air pollution, chemicals, pesticides…

Today it is impossible to talk about cancer without talking about the environment. Exposure to carcinogenic substances and numerous risk factors such as air pollution, industrial chemicals, pesticides and even radiation (ultraviolet and X-rays) is not unrelated to the development of certain cancers.

Asbestos is thus very regularly mentioned in cases of lung cancer or mesothelioma (a very rare type of cancer usually appearing in the pleura). Air pollution increases the risks of respiratory cancers.

A reality that must be taken into account in order to face it Beyond the simple observation, it is urgent to take strong measures to limit exposure to harmful substances. “This requires stricter regulations, particularly among manufacturers, but also through an improvement in working conditions, awareness campaigns and protective behavior,” we can read on the website of the Carrefour des sciences et des arts, co-organizer of the conference with the league against cancer. Augustin le Naour’s speech will be followed by an exchange with the public, at the end of which a dessert buffet will be offered. Everyone is invited to bring a cake. Drinks will be offered by the organizers.