You’ve heard all the scary stories, but they’re wrong. Deodorant, power lines, underwire bras — none have been scientifically linked to cancer. The truth:
Deodorant It’s a persistent internet myth: Deodorant or antiperspirant seeps through skin and wreaks havoc. Scientists have never found a cancer connection, so don’t put up with sweat stains or stinky workouts just to reduce your risks.
Power lines “Some people feel a major cause of cancer is the environment,” says cancer expert Susan Love, MD. “They want a smoking gun. But researchers haven’t been able to find anything tied to power lines.”
Bras No study supports the argument that your bra, underwire or otherwise, can raise your cancer risk. Find one that fits well — and forget about it.
Implants In a recent study, Swedish researchers found no link between cancer and breast implants from as long ago as 1965. Enhancements may get in the way of a clear mammogram picture, however, so ask your imaging centre if they use special techniques to accommodate implants.
Stress There’s no proof that stress can cause cancer. All the same, stress is not healthy. “If you have a cancer that’s been there for 8 to 10 years before you feel a lump, what makes it have a growth spurt? Stress may be the trigger,” Love says. That’s yet another reason to reduce stress any way you can, from doing yoga or meditation to reading a funny book or running around the block.
Socialising is good for health — in fact, it may even help fight cancer, says a new study. An international team has carried out the study and found that socialising with others aid in fight against cancer as the stress of interaction causes tumours to shrink and even go into remission. Cancer patients who change their lifestyle to keep company with more people could see substantial improvements in their condition, says the study. According to researchers, the findings challenge accepted wisdom that stress is damaging to health, indicating that a manageable level of stress can help the body fight disease, ‘The Daily Telegraph‘ reported. Matthew During of The Ohio State University, who led the experiments on mice, said that the results had substantial implications for how people with cancer should live after diagnosis. Doctors should pay more attention to living conditions of their patients, rather than relying on traditional clinical treatments like surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. He was quoted as saying, “The goal isn’t to minimise stress, but to live a richer life, socially and physically. You want to be challenged. “Traditionally working on the area of lifestyle and the brain has been a ‘soft area’. This paper really suggests if we look at people more in terms of their perceptions of disease, their social interactions and environment, we could realise a profound influence on cancer.”
breast cancer risk factorsRisk Factors
In studies, the following factors were clearly associated with a higher risk of breast cancer. In studies, the following factors were clearly associated with a higher risk of breast cancer.
* Absorption of estrogens. Hormones, especially estrogen, might precipitate a cancer. Hormones, especially estrogen, might precipitate a cancer. Oral contraceptives (the pill) and the hormone replacement therapy (for menopause) provide both an additional estrogen. Oral contraceptives (the pill) and the hormone replacement therapy (at menopause) provide both an additional estrogen. Some data indicate that the hormone estrogen in only increases the risk of suffering from breast cancer in a proportion of about 10% for each five years of use, while also including hormone progesterone increases the risk approximately 24% for each five years of use . Some data indicate that the hormone estrogen in only increases the risk of suffering from breast cancer in a proportion of about 10% for each five years of use, while also including hormone progesterone increases the risk approximately 24% for each five years of use. [click to continue…]
