There are many myths concerning breast cancer. I suggest these urban legends originated from fear and grew from a lack of information. They may seem harmless, but they can cause damage because they block the transmission of the truth. The truth surrounding breast health, breast cancer can positively affect one’s health and even save your life. The chart below shows information gathered from breastcancer.org in a great article on breast cancer myths and facts I thought profitable to share.
| Fact | Myth |
| If you have no family history of breast cancer you can’t get it | Most individuals diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history of cancer |
| Wearing an underwire bra can cause cancer | There is no evidence this is true |
| Wearing antiperspirant or deodorant can cause cancer | There is no proven link proving a relationship between either item and cancer |
| Carrying a cell phone in your bra can cause cancer | There has been no study linking cell phones to breast cancer |
| Eating large amounts of sugar causes breast cancer | All cells in the body feed off sugar found in the blood but breast cancer has not been proven as a cause |
Let’s stop sharing myths and continue to share facts that include early detection saves lives! #melaninpinkribbons #blackbreastcancersurvivor
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