Ritu Saxena Ritu Saxena Asked 5 months ago

Does roundup cause cancer?

My husband uses Roundup in our backyard, and I keep hearing about it causing cancer. I'm really worried about the health of our family, especially the kids. Is this weed killer actually dangerous?

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Ramesh Chandra Ramesh Chandra Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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There is a lot of court cases and news about this chemical causing cancer abroad. Instead of buying expensive chemical sprays and worrying, just ask your local mali to clean the weeds by hand. It's safer and gives someone daily wages too.

Deepika Rao Deepika Rao Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes, many international health studies suggest a link between its active chemical glyphosate and certain cancers like lymphoma. It's best to avoid using it in your home garden.

Sameer Deshmukh Sameer Deshmukh Joined May 2026 5 months ago

My family doctor mentioned that the main concern is with the chemical glyphosate, which the WHO's cancer agency classified as probably carcinogenic to humans. He advised us to completely avoid using chemical weedkillers around our residential area to prevent any long-term exposure risks.

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Meera Nair Meera Nair Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Environmental toxins can have severe impacts on our health over time. If you think you have been heavily exposed to such chemical sprays and are feeling unwell, please consult a medical expert immediately to get a proper checkup.

Arjun Malhotra Arjun Malhotra Joined May 2026 5 months ago

We actually studied this in our environmental science class recently! There are huge lawsuits against this weedkiller company in the US because of cancer claims. Honestly, it's better to just stay away from these strong chemical sprays.

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