October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast cancer survivor rates are increasing. This can be attributed to increased awareness, greater early detection, and advances in treatment.
Here are a few breast cancer myths and facts. See if you know which are true and which are false.
1. Antiperspirants can cause breast cancer.
2. Most breast lumps are not cancer.
3. In the 14th century, breast cancer was known as the disease of nuns.
4. You should worry about breast cancer only if it runs in the family.
5. Being a woman is the main risk factor for breast cancer.
6. Breast self-exams are the best way to find breast cancer early.
7. Don’t use deodorant on the morning of your mammogram.
8. The color of the first breast cancer ribbon was peach.
9. Exercise does not lower your risk for breast cancer.
Resources:
www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/default.htm
www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-cancer-awareness-month
www.cancer.org/healthy/morewaysacshelpsyoustaywell/breastcancer
ww5.komen.org/
Answers: 1. F, 2. T, 3. T, 4. F, 5. T, 6. F, 7. T, 8. T, 9. F
By: Sue Walter, Aquatics Instructor at Valley Health Wellness & Fitness Center
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