When it comes to breast cancer, there is a ton of information one can find.
The trick however, is in separating the truly useful information from that which could be considered specious at best.
There are several myths regarding breast cancer.
Here are just a few of them.
The first myth I've come across is that cancer is genetic.
This is false.
As with most diseases, just because a member of your family may have it does not mean that you will get it.
If you are not sure, go to your doctor and get a mammogram.
Another myth is that breast cancer is caused by that well-know contraceptive, the birth control pill.
While the pill does have quantities of progesterone and estrogen, which is linked with breast cancer it has been proven the prolonged usage does NOT cause the disease.
In fact, the pill can decrease the risk of ovarian cancer, menstrual disorders and improve bone density.
There is also the myth that only women get breast cancer.
The percentage of men that get breast cancer is very small, but men can and do get it.
Finally, the myth that lawn chemicals, pesticides and dry cleaning services cause breast cancer is false.
There have been small studies done that show that it could be a possibility, but larger group studies on have proven otherwise.
As I think I've shown, part of the prevention of breast cancer is the dissemination of proper information.
This is critical in helping people obtain breast cancer treatment and helps them to set up a proper breast cancer prevention plan.
This can only be done with correct, timely information.
There are other myths that will be dealt with in a future article.