Breast Cancer: The Facts
Breast cancer is now the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK, with nearly 46,000 new cases being diagnosed each year.
- The majority of breast cancers are diagnosed in women, but approximately 300 men are also diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK each year.
- Someone is diagnosed with breast cancer every 11 minutes in the UK.
80 of cases are a result of family history.
Deodorants can cause breast cancer:
- There is no hard evidence to prove or disprove this myth, which has caused unnecessary distress for a lot of women.
Wearing an underwired bra can cause breast cancer:
- There is no evidence to support this.
Having a pierced nipple can cause breast cancer:
- There is no evidence to support this.
Many risk factors, such as getting older are outside of your control. However there are some lifestyle changes which may help to reduce your risk of developing breast cancer:
- Keeping your weight within healthy limits and eating healthily, especially after the menopause
- Taking regular exercise and keeping active
- Limiting the amount of alcohol you drink.
Breast Cancer Care is there for anyone affected by breast cancer. They bring people together, provide information and support, and campaign for improved standards of care.
- By using their understanding of people's experience of breast cancer and their clinical expertise in everything they do.
Visit Breast Cancer Care or call 0808 800 6000