Only women get breast cancer? Three common misconceptions about breast cancer

When it comes to breast cancer in daily life, many people's first reaction is that only women get breast cancer. This is because we lack knowledge and understanding of breast cancer, which is not conducive to the prevention of breast cancer. What are the misconceptions about breast cancer? Let's take a look.

1. Only women get breast cancer.

Many people think that only women get breast cancer and men don't. This is wrong. For men, women are more likely to get breast cancer, but men can also get breast cancer, but the chance is very small. Studies have shown that the probability of men is less than 1% of that of women. Although this is the case, it also proves that men can get breast cancer. Breast cancer in men is more serious than breast cancer in women. Basically, breast cancer is discovered very late, and the mortality rate is relatively high.

2. Only middle-aged women have breast cancer.

Many people believe that only middle-aged women get breast cancer, and young women have no risk of breast cancer, so there is no need to prevent it. This is also a kind of cognition. Studies have shown that young women can also get breast cancer, and breast cancer has no age limit.

3. Wearing bras with underwires will increase the possibility of breast cancer.

Many people believe that wearing steel-type underwear will cause breast compression, make lymph fluid not smooth, and increase the chance of breast cancer. A study on underwear and breast cancer in 1991 concluded that those who do not wear underwear are less likely to get breast cancer, but it cannot be proved that wearing underwear increases the possibility of breast cancer. It can be considered that the type of underwear has nothing to do with the onset of breast cancer. However, the breasts are rich in blood vessels, as well as lymph nodes and nerves, so it is necessary to choose the right size of underwear. The wrong wearing method may also cause breast diseases such as mastitis and breast hyperplasia. It is recommended that women should pay attention to the choice of underwear, choose the right size of underwear, and it is best to choose underwear made of cotton material. This material is ventilated and sweat-resistant. The underwear should be hand-washed with special underwear soap and then dried in a ventilated and dry place.

There are several misunderstandings about breast cancer. I hope everyone can have a deep understanding of breast cancer and not be misled by misunderstandings. In addition, we should also do a good job in breast cancer prevention, stay away from pathogenic factors, and maintain breast health.