Breast Cancer Myths
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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.
I hope that the information above was useful to you. Cheers and thank you for reading.
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