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Myth: Removing the entire breast means increased chances for survival compared to that of a lumpectomy with radiation therapy.

Fact: Survival rates for women who select the breast-conserving option to remove only part of the breast and undergo surgery with radiation treatments are the same. There are always exceptions.

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Myth: Needle biopsies may increase the cancer cells resulting in the increase of cancer in other body parts.

Fact: A needle biopsy can help patients to understand if they require surgical procedures to remove lumps. However, a study was conducted in 2004, that showed an increased spread of cancer among patients who underwent the treatment compared to those who didn’t follow the procedure.

We’ll emphasize on the point that one should consult more than one doctor before starting any procedure.

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Myth: Special anti-cancerous vegetables can prevent breast cancers.

Fact: Carotenoids are compounds that are found in some foods; which helps in fighting with free radical agents. Yes, as well told you before, eating a healthy diet decreases the risk but it isn’t sure.

#07. More Cancer?

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Myth: A cancerous tumor is removed by a surgery, doubles the effects of other tissues.

Fact: Surgeries don’t spread breast cancer to other tissues. Even though there is no research done for this as it is a sure fact.

#06. Safe If No Family History?

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Myth: In the families where no one had breast cancer, the present or future generations won’t have it either.

Fact: More than 90% of breast cancer patients don’t have any family history of the disease.

#05. Runs In Family?Image result for family history prostate cancer

Myth: If someone in your family had breast cancer then you too will suffer from it.

Fact: Family history increases the risk of cancer. Although, most of the women diagnosed with breast cancer don’t have any family history. Only 13% of women confirmed to have breast cancer have close relatives in the past diagnosed with the disease like mother, sister or daughter.