Many rumors and controversy circulating about breast cancer. And it's hard to believe the truth because only a myth.
Although one cancer that is often discussed as a cause of death of women, in addition to cervical cancer, a lack of understanding actually makes people more frightened.
To help you get the right information, here are some myths and facts about breast cancer.
Myth: Women with large breasts are more susceptible to breast cancer.
Fact: There is no scientific evidence of this. Because cancer is usually associated with mammary gland, while the size associated with fat tissue in the breast.
Myth: Breast cancer can only be experienced by women.
Fact: None. Although it is not as much that occurs in women, some men are also victims of breast cancer.
Myth: Breast sound is great.
Fact: A healthy breasts is not determined by its size.
Myth: Exercise will damage the breast without a bra.
Fact: Damaging does not, but it may cause pain or discomfort. Because the breast is hanging on the body position, and when given the movement can cause discomfort.
Myth: Every breast cancer patient will surely die.
Fact: If it is found in an early, breast cancer can be treated and cured.
Myth: Red fruit can cure breast cancer.
Fact: There is no research that proves a powerful red fruit overcome breast cancer.
Myth: Men are free from breast cancer.
Fact: Men can also develop breast cancer even though the percentage is smaller than the female. Number, about 1%.
Breast cancer in men is also dangerous. The spread of breast cancer in men more rapidly because of tissue around the breast is thinner than men, so women may have occurred early stages of adhesion to the surrounding tissues.
Myth: Mammogram can meneyebabkan breast cancer spread.
Fact: Mammogram is a standard test for breast screening using X-rays to take pictures network.
X-ray mammogram machine and pressure on the breast does not cause cancer to spread. Do not let the stories and experiences of others cause you do not do mammograms. Take decisions based on the recommendation of a doctor.
Myth: Any lump in the breast is definitely malignant breast cancer?
Fact: Not necessarily. Should make sure first whether the lump is solid or filled with fluid. When the liquid, can be directly aspirated with a needle and usually benign. When solid. should be taken and examined in anatomic pathology laboratory to determine whether malignant.
Myth: Breast examination to prevent breast cancer.
Fact: Breast examination aimed at early detection of breast cancer and can not prevent breast cancer.
Myth: Breast cancer occurs mainly in women aged between 30 and 50 years.
Fact: Research says 77% of cases of breast cancer appeared in over 50 years of age.
Myth: Aspirin can prevent breast cancer.
Fact: Aspirin has not been proven as the prevention of breast cancer, because there has been no extensive research to the problem. Although theoretically could.
Myth: Breast is often knead, risk of cancer.
Fact: Squeezing the breast (eg during intercourse) is not proven to cause breast cancer. [Mor] By: Dahlia Krisnamurti gayahidup.inilah.com
Although one cancer that is often discussed as a cause of death of women, in addition to cervical cancer, a lack of understanding actually makes people more frightened.
To help you get the right information, here are some myths and facts about breast cancer.
Myth: Women with large breasts are more susceptible to breast cancer.
Fact: There is no scientific evidence of this. Because cancer is usually associated with mammary gland, while the size associated with fat tissue in the breast.
Myth: Breast cancer can only be experienced by women.
Fact: None. Although it is not as much that occurs in women, some men are also victims of breast cancer.
Myth: Breast sound is great.
Fact: A healthy breasts is not determined by its size.
Myth: Exercise will damage the breast without a bra.
Fact: Damaging does not, but it may cause pain or discomfort. Because the breast is hanging on the body position, and when given the movement can cause discomfort.
Myth: Every breast cancer patient will surely die.
Fact: If it is found in an early, breast cancer can be treated and cured.
Myth: Red fruit can cure breast cancer.
Fact: There is no research that proves a powerful red fruit overcome breast cancer.
Myth: Men are free from breast cancer.
Fact: Men can also develop breast cancer even though the percentage is smaller than the female. Number, about 1%.
Breast cancer in men is also dangerous. The spread of breast cancer in men more rapidly because of tissue around the breast is thinner than men, so women may have occurred early stages of adhesion to the surrounding tissues.
Myth: Mammogram can meneyebabkan breast cancer spread.
Fact: Mammogram is a standard test for breast screening using X-rays to take pictures network.
X-ray mammogram machine and pressure on the breast does not cause cancer to spread. Do not let the stories and experiences of others cause you do not do mammograms. Take decisions based on the recommendation of a doctor.
Myth: Any lump in the breast is definitely malignant breast cancer?
Fact: Not necessarily. Should make sure first whether the lump is solid or filled with fluid. When the liquid, can be directly aspirated with a needle and usually benign. When solid. should be taken and examined in anatomic pathology laboratory to determine whether malignant.
Myth: Breast examination to prevent breast cancer.
Fact: Breast examination aimed at early detection of breast cancer and can not prevent breast cancer.
Myth: Breast cancer occurs mainly in women aged between 30 and 50 years.
Fact: Research says 77% of cases of breast cancer appeared in over 50 years of age.
Myth: Aspirin can prevent breast cancer.
Fact: Aspirin has not been proven as the prevention of breast cancer, because there has been no extensive research to the problem. Although theoretically could.
Myth: Breast is often knead, risk of cancer.
Fact: Squeezing the breast (eg during intercourse) is not proven to cause breast cancer. [Mor] By: Dahlia Krisnamurti gayahidup.inilah.com
