There are many myths about breast cancer and not enough awareness of the facts that surround this disease.

In the next 10 statements please answer, Myth or Fact and then find out the real answers and how well you know your breast health!

M  F

Breast cancer is preventable

M  F

Breast cancer doesn't run in my family so I'm not at risk for getting it

M  F

I am too young to get breast cancer

M  F

My breasts are too small to get breast cancer

M  F

Mammograms cause breast cancer

M  F

My mammogram last year was fine - - I don't need another one

M  F

Hormones such as birth control pills and hormone replacement therapy  cause breast cancer

M  F

Monthly self-examination is the best way to detect breast cancer

M  F

Breast cancer is a death sentence

M  F

If I have breast cancer I will lose my breast

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