Aug 19, 2025

8 Myths About Breast Cancer: Busted

Aanya Mehta

Myth: Breast Cancer Only Happens in Women

Men can also develop breast cancer, accounting for about 1 in 100 cases.

Source: CDC/ unsplash

Myth: Breast Cancer Always Runs in Families

85 to 90% of cases occur without family history; lifestyle and environment matter too.

Source: American Cancer Society/unsplash

Myth: Wearing a Bra Increases Chances of Breast Cancer

No scientific evidence supports this myth. Bras do not cause breast cancer.

Source: National Cancer Institute/ unsplash

Myth: Only Older Women are at Risk

Risk increases with age, but young women can also develop breast cancer.

Source: Breast Cancer Research Foundation/ unsplash

Myth: Mammograms Prevent Breast Cancer

Mammograms detect cancer early, but they don’t prevent it. Prevention relies on healthy habits.

Source: Mayo Clinic/ unsplash

Myth: Antiperspirants and Deodorants Cause Cancer

Multiple studies show no link between deodorant use and breast cancer.

Source: Amerian Cancer Society/ unsplash

Myth: A Lump Always Causes Cancer

Many lumps are benign, like cysts or fibroadenomas, but should be checked by a doctor.

Source: John Hopkins Medicine/ unsplash

Myth: Breast Cancer Research Has Found All The Answers

Despite advances, ongoing research is crucial to understand genetic, lifestyle, and environmental causes.

Source: World Health Organisation/ unsplash

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