Breast Cancer – Looking For the Causes and Prevention?

There are lots of misleading information and opinions out there on the causes of breast of cancer. Some people wrongly believe that it could be caused by antiperspirant and tooth paste.

Another wrong information about cancer of the breast out there is that it can be caused by shaving or waxing of the armpits. No scientific evidence confirms this wrong notion.

One of the false beliefs about disease is the size of the breast. Some people wrongly believe that the bigger the size, the higher the risk of having the disease.

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Breast Cancer More Lethal Among Young Black Women

A recent study released in Chicago in early-August this year said that young black women with breast cancer were “far more likely” to get a more lethal and aggressive form of cancer compared to white women. The study covered a total of 496 women below the age of 55 who had been diagnosed with breast cancer from 1993 to 1996.

The study suggested that biology could provide some answers as to why black women were afflicted with deadlier forms of breast cancer than their white counterparts. Previous studies said the difference may have been due to inadequate screening rates.

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Fruits, Vegetables Offer Little Cancer Protection

Fruits, Vegetables Offer Little Cancer Protection
Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is good for many reasons, but don’t expect it to offer much protection against cancer, according to a new study.

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