Breast cancer myths

Because the causes of breast cancer are not yet fully known, many people have misconceptions about the disease. Here are ten common beliefs about breast cancer that are NOT true.

• Only women get breast cancer
• If a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer, she will likely die from it
• Only women with a family history of breast cancer are at risk
• Small-breasted women cannot get breast cancer
• Breast-feeding causes breast cancer
• Large-breasted women are at greater risk for breast cancer
• Breast implants increase the risk of developing breast cancer
• A discharge from the nipple indicates breast cancer
• Using birth control pills causes cancer
• Drinking coffee increases the risk of breast cancer