One in eight women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime — but despite its prevalence, there are still some common myths surrounding the disease.
"Many women diagnosed with breast cancer never have any signs or symptoms, which is why getting an annual screening mammogram is so important," she said. One in every eight women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime — but despite its prevalence, there are still some common myths surrounding the disease, according to experts.
The American Cancer Society no longer recommends a clinical breast exam or a breast self-exam as a screening method for women in the U.S. Research studies have shown no clear benefit of monthly breast self-exams in detecting breast cancer, especially in women who are also getting annual screening mammograms, according to Kalambo.
"Instead, it’s more important to be familiar with your breasts so you can understand the normal look and feel," Kalambo said.Myth No. 3 - Wearing a bra and using underarm antiperspirant can cause breast cancer
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