MBBS, MS - General Surgery, DNB - General Surgery, M.M.Sc., Diplom in advance Endoscopy, Fellowship in Gynae Oncology, Fellowship in MIS and Robotic Surgery , Fellowship in G I Oncology , Fellowship in Peritoneal Oncology , SR (Surgical Oncology)
Oncologist, Mumbai
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24 years experience
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Most breast cancers are hereditary.
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Only 5%-10% of breast cancers are hereditary meaning they are caused by abnormal genes passed down to child from parent. 90% of breast cancers are due to lifestyle and environmental factors.
Mammograms detect breast cancer.
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As opposed to the common myth that mammograms prevent cancer, mammograms merely detect it as early as possible when the breast cancer is still treatable.
Which one of these does not cause breast cancer?
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There has been no scientific evidence that anti-perspirants or deodorants cause breast cancer. Even though, it causes toxins build up and aluminium exposure but these hasn't been linked to breast cancer.
Does Breast Implant cause cancers?
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Though according to FDA, Breast implants are related to a rare form of cancer called Anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL), it DOES NOT CAUSE breast cancer. The risk of the ALCL is also very low.
Bras cause breast cancer.
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Even though bras are closely associated with breasts but they do not cause breast cancer. Underwired bras can cause traumatic fat necrosis which may mimic cancer. However there is no evidence which links usage of any type of bras to breast cancer.
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