{"id":4304,"date":"2021-10-11T09:29:24","date_gmt":"2021-10-11T16:29:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vistasolmedicalgroup.com\/?p=4304"},"modified":"2021-10-11T09:29:27","modified_gmt":"2021-10-11T16:29:27","slug":"medical-myths-15-breast-cancer-misconceptions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vistasolmedicalgroup.com\/medical-myths-15-breast-cancer-misconceptions\/","title":{"rendered":"<strong>Medical Myths: 15 breast cancer misconceptions<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/breast-cancer\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2020, 685,000 people died from breast cancer, and 2.3 million received a diagnosis. It reported:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs of the end of 2020, there were 7.8 million women alive who were diagnosed with breast cancer in the past 5 years, making it the world\u2019s most prevalent cancer.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its prevalence might help explain why there is a wide range of myths attached to it. Here, we will tackle 15 of the most common misunderstandings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help us reach the truth, we enlisted the help of three experts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Dr. Michael Zeidman: an assistant professor of breast surgery at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City.<\/li><li>Dr. Crystal Fancher: a surgical breast oncologist at the Margie Petersen Breast Center at Providence Saint John\u2019s Health Center and assistant professor of surgery at the Saint John\u2019s Cancer Institute in Santa Monica, CA.<\/li><li>Dr. Richard Reitherman, Ph.D.: the medical director of breast imaging at MemorialCare Breast Center at Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley, CA.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. A breast injury can cause breast cancer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cInjury to the breast cannot cause breast cancer,\u201d explained Dr. Zeidman, \u201chowever, it can cause changes in the breast that may mimic breast cancer on imaging.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis process is called \u2018fat necrosis,\u201d he continued, \u201cand it can look like an irregular mass with jagged edges on a mammogram, much like the appearance of a new breast cancer. The best way to distinguish cancer from fat necrosis is with a needle biopsy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Underwire bras increase the risk of breast cancer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although underwire bras do not increase breast cancer risk, Dr. Zeidman always recommends bras without a wire. He explains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe wire can irritate the skin under the breast, which can lead to skin breakdown. This breakdown may allow bacteria to enter the breast causing infection, [an] abscess, [or both].\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. IVF increases the risk of breast cancer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of the in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure, doctors often prescribe drugs that stimulate the ovaries to produce eggs. These drugs mimic the activity of estrogen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of this, some experts wondered whether they might encourage the growth of estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer. As the name suggests, these cancer cells have estrogen receptors on their membranes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhile there are no randomized controlled trials looking to answer this question,\u201d explained Dr. Zeidman, \u201ca recent meta-analysis of all observational studies over the past 30 years concluded that there is no increase in breast cancer risk for women who received ovarian stimulation drugs compared with the general population.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. No one in my family had breast cancer, so I won\u2019t develop it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a myth that Dr. Zeidman is familiar with, he told Medical News Today: \u201cIt is very common for [people] with a new breast cancer diagnosis to tell me how shocked they are considering that they have no family history.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI then respond by stating that the vast majority of [people who] I see with a new breast cancer have no risk factors. In fact, the most significant risk factor for developing breast cancer is being a woman. In the United States, 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer over their lifetime.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Dr. Fancher explained to us, \u201conly about 5\u201310% of breast cancers are caused by a genetic mutation that is passed between family members. This means that the majority of breast cancers are sporadic or have no hereditary cause.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because family history is only one factor in the risk of breast cancer, screening is important. As Dr. Reitherman explained:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe message is that every woman starting at 40 years of age should have a yearly mammogram regardless of a family history of breast cancer. Those women with a family history of breast or ovarian cancer should be evaluated by a genetics counselor by the age of 30. This group of women may need to begin breast cancer screening prior to the age of 40.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Zeidman takes the opportunity to stress the importance of checkups:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIf you are a woman and at least 40 years old, please get your screening mammograms!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Being stressed can cause breast cancer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the ever-present stresses of modern life, it is no surprise that people are concerned about how stress might impact health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, as Dr. Zeidman told us, \u201cThere is absolutely no evidence to support a link between stress and breast cancer. In fact, there is evidence to support that stress does not increase breast cancer risk.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That is not to say that stress cannot impact health at all, however. He goes on: \u201cPart of being human is finding effective ways to deal with the stress we all will inevitably face. This can have profound health benefits both mentally and physically, but will do nothing to mitigate breast cancer risk.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. A healthy lifestyle eliminates breast cancer risk<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhile it is true that postmenopausal women who are overweight are at an increased risk of developing breast cancer, there is nothing that a woman can do to eliminate breast cancer risk,\u201d explained Dr. Zeidman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEven women who undergo bilateral mastectomy are still at risk of developing a new breast cancer.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, he is not suggesting anyone starts \u201csmoking and eating fast food every day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More generally, he believes that \u201cit is of the utmost importance to take care of your body because you only get one. But even world class athletes have been diagnosed with breast cancer.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. Breast cancer only happens to older adults<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhile it is true that breast cancer risk increases as women age, and the average age of a new breast cancer diagnosis is 61 years, breast cancer can occur much earlier,\u201d Dr. Zeidman told MNT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAbout 5% of new breast cancer diagnoses are in women under the age of 40 years. There, unfortunately, have been reports of women in their early 20s and even teens who were diagnosed. There is typically a strong family history in these young women.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIf you have a significant lifetime breast cancer risk based on a strong family history, then you may qualify for genetic testing and early screening starting at age 25.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Fancher explains that, although breast cancer is rarer in younger people, she encourages people to \u201cbring any concerning findings in your breast to your doctor\u2019s attention and follow their recommended screening guidelines.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8. All lumps in the breast signal breast cancer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a myth \u2014 not all lumps in the breast are cancer. Dr. Zeidman explained that the majority<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cof new breast lumps are benign. And, if you had a recent mammogram that was normal, then that percentage is likely even higher.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, Dr. Zeidman made it clear that any new lump should be \u201cevaluated by a healthcare professional.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9. Having an abortion increases the risk of breast cancer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe reason this question comes up is because we know that breast cancer risk is directly related to estrogen exposure,\u201d Dr. Zeidman told us, \u201cand abortion interrupts the normal hormonal cycle of pregnancy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhile we can never perform a randomized controlled trial to address this question, there was a very large observational study<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>in Denmark that included 1.5 million women and found no link between abortion and breast cancer.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from this analysis, he explained that there have also \u201cbeen several other large-scale studies that came to the same conclusion.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10. Carrying a phone in your bra can cause cancer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Dr. Zeidman: \u201cThere is no evidence to support that cell phones cause cancer, period.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHowever, we do not have any long-term studies, so we may find this to be the case in the future. For now, why can\u2019t you just put your phone in your pocket or bag?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>11. Nipple piercings increase breast cancer risk<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Zeidman told MNT that this is a myth \u2014 nipple piercings do not increase breast cancer risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHowever,\u201d he elaborated, \u201cthey can lead to complications, such as infection, abscess, difficulty breastfeeding due to blocked ducts from scar tissue, nerve damage, keloids, cysts, and more rare but serious illness from HIV and hepatitis B and C.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFor these reasons,\u201d he said, \u201cI always recommend against nipple piercing. If the deed is done, I recommend removing it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12. Sugar causes breast cancer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Zeidman maintains a firm stance on sugar: \u201cSugar should be avoided in general. It is addictive.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt can cause mood swings,\u201d he continued, \u201cIt leads to spikes in insulin, which puts the body in a pro-inflammatory state. This, in turn, can lead to heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic inflammatory diseases.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cToo much sugar can result in obesity, which is a risk factor for breast cancer.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, he explained that studies investigating links between sugar and breast cancer have been \u201cmixed and inconsistent.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While discussing sugar, it is worth busting a related myth: that sugar helps tumors grow. This myth arose because cancer cells divide rapidly and, therefore, need a lot of energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhile there is no concrete evidence to support this,\u201d stated Dr. Zeidman, \u201cI still recommend abstaining from added sugar as much as possible for overall well-being.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>13. Men do not get breast cancer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMen have breasts\u2026 so yes, they too get breast cancer,\u201d said Dr. Zeidman. \u201cIn fact, 1%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>of all breast cancer diagnoses in the U.S. are in men.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were 2,300 new cases of male breast cancer in 2017 and 500 deaths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhile breast cancer is more common in women than men, there are still men who get breast cancer,\u201d explained Dr. Fancher, \u201cIt\u2019s important for men also to be aware of any changes in their breast since there are no recommended screening guidelines for men.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAny lump, pain, or changes should be brought to your doctor\u2019s attention, even if you don\u2019t have a strong family history.\u201d<br>\u2013 Dr. Fancher<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Reitherman added, \u201cMen are diagnosed with breast cancer rarely the most common risk factor is a family history of breast cancer. The BRCA2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>genetic mutation markedly increased the risk of breast cancer in males who carry this gene.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>14. Mammograms cause breast cancer to spread<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis is a common misconception that I hear from my patients,\u201d Dr. Zeidman told us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe thinking is that squeezing the cancer with compression during mammography, or performing a needle biopsy on the cancer, will cause the cancer to seed other parts of the breast.\u201d However, he confirms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThere is absolutely no evidence to support this.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Reitherman agrees: \u201cThere is absolutely no evidence that mammograms cause breast cancer. The performance of a mammogram uses a very low dose of radiation and compression and has no documented or theoretical relationship to causing breast cancer.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>15. If there is no lump, there is no cancer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIf this were true, then we would not need mammograms,\u201d said Dr. Zeidman. \u201cMammograms have been proven to save lives because they allow us to catch the cancer before it becomes palpable,\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this context, \u201cpalpable\u201d means that a person can feel the lump with their fingers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIf we diagnose and treat a breast cancer while it is stage 1, survival approaches 100%. Survival drops as the stage advances. In fact, the cancer may never be palpable and still spread to other parts of the body,\u201d Dr. Zeidman added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Dr. Fancher, \u201cMany breast cancers are found on screening mammograms and may not be felt. This is especially true for noninvasive breast cancer or ductal carcinoma in situ, which may only show up as calcifications on a screening mammogram.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The take-home<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Breast cancer is common, and while a healthy lifestyle might reduce the risk to a certain extent, vigilance is key. 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