Breast Cancer Myths You Should Know
It came to me as a shock because the following write-up from Yahoo is related to one of my old researches in nursing focusing on women’s health - breast cancer. It may be an age-old topic in nursing and other health sciences but it still is an interesting one.
According to the author of the article, Lillie Shockney, R.N., M.A.S, a survey was conducted in the US and a surprisingly large number of participants still believe in some myths about breast cancer. Well, that scenario is not too different from the views of Filipino women because even in my own study, the following listed items are considered true despite the fact that they lack substantial scientific bases.
Here are the myths for your info, dear readers:
- The risk of dying of cancer in the U.S. is increasing. False - yet nearly 7 in 10 Americans (68 percent) thought this claim was true.
- Living in a polluted city is a greater risk factor for lung cancer than smoking a pack of cigarettes a day. False - but nearly 4 in 10 (39 percent) thought this claim as true.
- Electronic devices like cell phones can cause cancer. False - 3 in 10 thought this was true.
- Personal hygiene products like shampoo, deodorant, and antiperspirants can cause cancer. False - but about 1 in 7 (15 percent) agreed with this one.
- Underwire bras can cause breast cancer. False - 6 in 10 thought this was true.
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Tags: breast cancer, breast cancer patient, Nursing
Oh gosh.I’m glad most of my time spent at home and I don’t need to wear bra everyday wahehehehe. How dare the one invented underwire bra! Who will not get fascinated when you knew that you have small tits and then it will be enhances by that thing huh? Hay babae babae gumising kah! Cancer Jess mostly talaga passed genetically diba?
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i have a friend who died from breast CA, so i encouraged all ladies to do self breast exam monthly, or get your partner do it for you
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You mean I’ve been smelling like a pig for years for no reason. It’s amazing how many myths the general public believe. Even after explaining to someone that it’s a myth they still aren’t convinced.
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