Friday, 29 August 2014 16:20

BREAST CANCER MYTHS

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Common thoughts about breast cancer are sometimes old wives tales or myths. Here we dive into the most commonly heard myths about breast cancer. Inform your clients about the truth in these statistics.
Only women can get breast cancer. There are 2,000 new cases of breast cancer in men each year, according to the American Cancer Society. About 450 of those men will die from it. Although male breast cancer only accounts for 1 percent of all cases, it is still possible for men to be diagnosed with it.


Only women with a family history of breast cancer are at risk. Women with a family history of breast cancer do have a higher chance of getting breast cancer, but 80 percent of women diagnosed with it do not have a family history of breast cancer.
A mammogram prevents breast cancer. A mammogram does not prevent breast cancer. However, having a mammogram does help find the cancer at an early stage. To help detect it early, women should get annual mammograms as well as clinical breast examinations.
Breast cancer always presents itself in the form of a lump. Not always… other signs that could mean breast cancer are: change in the size of breasts, swelling, dimpling or skin irritation, redness or scaliness, and nipple discharge, tenderness, or retraction.
Small-breasted women cannot get breast cancer. The amount of breast tissue in a woman’s breast does not affect her chances of developing breast cancer.

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