Separate common myths from evidence-based information.

“No family history means no breast cancer risk.”

Many people diagnosed with breast cancer do not have a known family history.

“A healthy lifestyle guarantees you will not develop breast cancer.”

Healthy behaviors may reduce some risks but cannot completely eliminate the possibility.

“Wearing a bra causes breast cancer.”

There is no established evidence that wearing a bra causes breast cancer.

“Antiperspirants cause breast cancer.”

Current evidence has not established a strong link between underarm antiperspirant use and breast cancer.

“Eating sugar directly causes breast cancer.”

Dietary sugar itself has not been shown to directly cause breast cancer, although excess calories can contribute to weight gain.

“A normal mammogram guarantees there is no breast cancer.”

Mammography is important but does not identify every breast cancer.

“Breast cancer always causes a lump.”

Breast cancer does not always produce a lump that can be felt.

“All breast cancers receive the same treatment.”

Treatment is individualized according to cancer characteristics and the patient’s situation.