breast cancer myths

The myths that exist about cancer cause unnecessary worries, complicate the prevention measures and the treatment to follow.

 

Five-year survival rates for some types of cancer, such as breast, prostate and thyroid, exceed 90%, reveals the National Cancer Institute .

This has been achieved thanks to timely and truthful information. Therefore, it is important that you clear once and for all the myths that exist about cancer and you can act in time.

 

 

1. Cancer is hereditary

 

In general it is not. Only in some very specific cases (less than 10%) can there be some hereditary possibility of developing it.

2. Getting cancer is certain death

Having cancer is not a death sentence, since it has been shown that currently more than half are overcome. This recovery is a direct consequence of early detection programs, since 7 out of 10 cases of cancer detected through prevention are overcome.

 

3. Suffering from cancer is something that is predestined in the person

 

The lifestyle we lead and the habits we have have a notable influence. The healthier our way of life and the fewer harmful habits we have, the chances are reduced.

4. Microwaves and cell phones can cause cancer

 

There is no scientific research that has shown the possibility that these types of devices cause it.

5. Breast cancer occurs from blows and the use of an underwire bra

 

Another of the myths, of which there is no scientific research that shows that these types of issues cause it.

There may be the possibility of developing a cancer of this type after menopause, in specific cases of obesity and not leading a healthy life.

6. People with depression have a higher risk of cancer

 

The fact that a person is prone to depression, is sad or is a melancholy person, does not mean that they have to suffer from cancer.

 

Don't let the myths that exist about cancer leave you uninformed. The power of information can save your life.