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Breast Cancer Myths
As early detection and breast cancer treatment options and
accuracy continue evolve, there is ever greater hope for a
positive recovery for breast cancer patients. The following
myths are presented in an attempt to better understand and
undergo successful recovery from breast cancer.
One of the scariest yet commonly suffered fears is that finding
any lump in your breast means you have breast cancer. Many
women know what it is like to perform a first self breast exam
and discover the natural fibrous lumps found in the breast for
the first time. Without prior knowledge, these harmless lumps
can be misread as being cancerous tumors.
The truth is that eight out of ten breast lumps are benign. And
unless you’re somewhat experienced with how the fibrous tissue
of a breast feels, many normal textures may feel like lumps,
though they would not be classified that way by medical
professionals.
Having a family history of breast cancer means you will
probably get breast cancer is another cancer myth. Though women
with a family history of cancer are in a higher risk group, a
majority of women that developed breast cancer had no family
history.
There is also an illogical myth that only women get breast
cancer. Each year about 211,000 women are diagnosed with breast
cancer and so are 1,600 men. Though breast cancer is less
common in men, it is still recommended that men check their
breast tissue for changes in texture.
There is a newer breast cancer myth about BRCA1 and BRCA2
genes. Some people think that having one of thee genes prevents
a person from developing breast cancer. The truth is that five
to ten percent of breast cancer patients are believed to have
one of these genes and should be monitored regularly.
Early detection is still the best defense against fatal breast
cancer. Stay informed about the state of your health. The more
you know, the better you’ll be able to make the best
choices.
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