According to a recent article by Mindy Bohrer, MD in Good Health News, here are 5 myths regarding the most common non skin cancer in women and the second most deadly, Breast Cancer.
Myths about Breast Cancer
1. Having Breast Cancer means Death. Actually 80% of women will live at least 5 years with this diagnosis.
2. Breast Cancer is preventable. Actually, Breast Cancer is not preventable and early detection is critical.
3. Need a family history to develop breast cancer. Actually 80% of women with breast cancer have no family history.
4. A lump in the breast means breast cancer. Actually, 80 % of lumps in breasts are not cancer.
5. Abnormal calcifications on a mammogram means cancer. Actually, 80-90% of biopsies for abnormal calcifications are benign but biopsies are still necessary to rule this out.
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