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🔟 MYTHS VS FACTS ABOUT BREAST CANCER 🌸 (a few will shock you! ☺️)

💭 MYTH 1: Only women with a family history get breast cancer

FACT: Most women diagnosed have no family history.
While genetics (like BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations) can increase risk, lifestyle, environment, and age also play major roles.

💭 MYTH 2: Only older women get breast cancer

FACT: Risk increases with age, but younger women (and even men) can get it too.
That’s why self-checks and awareness are important for everyone.

💭 MYTH 3: Finding a lump always means cancer

FACT: Not all breast lumps are cancerous.
Many are benign cysts or fibroadenomas, but every new lump should still be checked by a doctor.

💭 MYTH 4: Breast cancer always causes pain

FACT: Early-stage breast cancer often doesn’t hurt.
That’s why waiting for pain before seeing a doctor is risky — early detection matters.

💭 MYTH 5: Wearing a bra (especially underwire) causes breast cancer

FACT: There’s no scientific evidence linking bras or underwires to breast cancer.
The idea came from a rumour about lymph flow — but studies have disproved it.

💭 MYTH 6: Only women can get breast cancer

FACT: Men have breast tissue too — though rare, they can also develop breast cancer.
Men should also report lumps or ni**le changes to doctors.

💭 MYTH 7: Mammograms cause cancer or are unsafe

FACT: The radiation from a mammogram is very small and safe.
The benefits of early detection far outweigh any minimal radiation risk.

💭 MYTH 8: If you eat healthy and exercise, you can’t get breast cancer

FACT: A healthy lifestyle reduces risk but doesn’t eliminate it.
Some factors (like genetics and hormones) are beyond your control.

💭 MYTH 9: Breast cancer means you’ll lose your breast

FACT: Not always.
Modern treatments like lumpectomy (removing just the tumour) can preserve much of the breast. Reconstruction is also possible after mastectomy.

💭 MYTH 10: Treatment always causes extreme sickness and hair loss

FACT: Side effects vary by person and treatment type.
Newer therapies often have fewer or milder side effects, and supportive care helps patients manage them better.

Things to look out for during examination.

When & how often?
• Ideally, pick a consistent time each month — for example, a few days after your period ends, when your breasts are less likely to be swollen or tender. 
• If you don’t have regular periods, choose one fixed day each month.
• BSE is not a substitute for professional screening (like a mammogram) — it’s a tool for knowing your normal and spotting changes early.

Here’s a clear, step-by-step guide to performing a breast self-examination (BSE), along with an infographic style image to help you visualise each stage. It’s simple, effective, and helps you become familiar with your own body so you’ll notice changes quickly.

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🔔 *WHO Health Alert*
_23 October 2025_

*Breast Cancer Awareness Month* 💗

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, but when it’s found early, treatment is more successful and lives can be saved.

*Here’s what you can do:*

• *Know your normal.* Check your breasts often and notice any changes.

• *Get screened* if it's available to you, and encourage others to do the same.

• *Offer support* to anyone going through treatment.

Early detection saves lives. Let’s spread awareness, show compassion, and make sure no one faces breast cancer alone 🌟

*Learn more:* https://bit.ly/4o5LFkC 💕

*A walnut a day keeps cancer away!*

Walnut is a powerful anti-inflammatory & a great source of antioxidants & omega 3 fatty acids and can protect you against heart problems.

Fats: High in polyunsaturated fatty acids, including alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an omega-(3\) fatty acid.

Fiber and protein: Provide about (2\) grams of fiber and (4\) grams of protein per ounce.Vitamins: Rich source of B vitamins, including niacin, vitamin B6, and folate.

Minerals: Good source of manganese, magnesium, and potassium.

Antioxidants: Contain antioxidants and polyphenols that help fight inflammation and protect cells & also help with male fertility and have a protective effect against certain cancers.

Walnut can fight against cancers, support brain due to antioxidants, polyunsaturated fats & polyphenols.

Brain health: Antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds in walnuts may help improve brain function and slow mental decline.

Gut health: Walnuts can support a healthy gut microbiome.

Heart health: The omega(3\) fatty acids and other nutrients in walnuts may help lower bad cholesterol, reduce triglycerides, and decrease the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Eating: Enjoy as a snack or add to salads, cooked vegetables, whole grains, and baked goods.

⚠ Do you know why?

Description: This is because the STOMACH and ESOPHAGUS lies anatomical to the left side.