That is one of the many myths which make people live in fear.
Here are seven popular myths and facts about breast cancer:
n Myth – Breast cancer affects only females
n Fact – Men can also get breast cancer even though it is not that common. Men should also have regular checkups.
n Myth – Young women don’t get breast cancer and don’t have to worry about having checkups.
n Fact – It is recommended that young women from the age of 20 do self breast examinations every month and get a medical exam every three years.
n Myth – Breast cancer is infectious.
n Fact – One cannot get breast cancer by being in contact with someone who has it.
n Myth – Breast cancer is a generic disease.
n Fact – There is no concrete proof that a person can get breast cancer because family members have it. It is every individual’s choice to be cautious and go for regular mammograms and medical checkups.
n Myth – Women with smaller breasts are not at risk of getting breast cancer.
n Fact – The size of your breasts don’t determine whether or not you are at risk of getting breast cancer. Breast cancer occurs in the same area of the breast.
n Myth – Breast cancer always appears as a lump
n Fact – A breast will not always develop a lump when you have breast cancer.
n Myth – Black people don’t get breast cancer.
n Fact – Breast cancer occurs in people of all races.
