Myths vs Facts about Breast Cancer: Breast cancer is a disease that can affect either men or women. But this problem is mostly seen in women. Talking about this problem, this problem starts increasing due to the growth of cancer cells in the breast. Cancer cells formed in the breast first take the form of a tumor, in which you may experience a lot of pain. Breast cancer ranks fifth in deaths due to cancer worldwide. To prevent breast cancer, you must be first aware of this disease. You will find all kinds of misleading information related to breast cancer on social media. Never trust them blindly. To solve this problem of yours and to make you aware of the myths and facts of breast cancer, we spoke to Dr. Anita Malik Senior Consultant- Oncology, Fortis Hospital, Noida . She told us which myths related to breast cancer are often heard in society.

Myths and Facts About Breast Cancer

Myth 1 - Can wearing a bra cause breast cancer?

Fact - Often you must have seen posts and videos on social media in which it is said that wearing a bra or wearing a wrong size bra can cause the risk of breast cancer. Responding to this claim, Dr. Anita Malik says that scientists and doctors have not yet found any concrete evidence that bras can cause breast cancer. Therefore, it would be completely wrong to say that wearing a bra or wearing the wrong size bra causes breast cancer.

Myth 2 - Breast cancer only affects women?

Fact - Often people believe that breast cancer occurs only in women. But in reality, it is not so. Breast cancer affects men as well as women. However, cases of breast cancer are seen in very small numbers in men. However, it cannot be completely accepted that breast cancer is only a problem for women.

Myth 3 - Can beauty products cause breast cancer?

Fact - Along with this, it is often heard that these beauty products can cause breast cancer. Responding to this, Dr. Anita Malik says that beauty products containing chemicals are harmful to your skin. However, it has not been proved in any research yet that they lead you to the risk of breast cancer. Therefore, this claim is completely wrong.

Myth 4 - Breast cancer occurs only in women after a certain age.

Fact - Responding to this, the doctor says that breast cancer has nothing to do with age. This is a problem that can affect you at any age. Therefore, there is no truth in the fact that breast cancer affects only older women.

Myth 5 - Can breast cancer be detected early by getting mammography done every year?

Fact - Mammography is an effective test for detecting breast cancer. In this, X-rays of both the breasts of the patient are done. By studying them, any kind of abnormal change in the breast is detected. But through this, breast cancer can be detected in the early stage. There is no truth in this, because sometimes the symptoms of breast cancer are not visible in the beginning.

Myth 6 - Breast cancer always causes a lump.

Fact - The easiest way to identify breast cancer is that it causes a lump in the breast. But this doesn't need to always happen. Apart from this, there can be many other symptoms of breast cancer. Such as swelling in the breast, pus coming from the nipple, and change in color of the breast, etc. However, if you feel any kind of lump in the breast, you should immediately consult a doctor.

Myth 7- Can not breastfeeding cause breast cancer?

Fact - There is no concrete evidence yet that not breastfeeding can cause breast cancer or not. However many health researches have proved that breastfeeding can reduce your risk of breast cancer. Therefore, you must breastfeed your child from birth till 6 months. This keeps both you and your child healthy.