Knowing the truth may be difficult to handle, but believing a myth may be devastating. Incorrect information can keep you from practicing healthy behaviors or seeking proper healthcare that could someday save your life. So join Advocate and help us spread the truth about breast cancer.
Breast cancer is preventable.
There is no known prevention for breast cancer. Early detection followed by prompt treatment offers you the best successful chance against the disease. This is false. Cancer is not a communicable disease. It results from uncontrolled growth of cells in a person's own body.