Myth: In patients diagnosed with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, eating soy products increases the chance of cancer recurrence.
FACT: Research on soy has been conflicting over the years. Soy has the capacity to mimic estrogen. In general, natural soy in the form of soy milk, soybean sprouts, and tofu is safe. However, soy in concentrated forms such as pills, powders, and supplements has the strongest potential for estrogenic activity and should probably be avoided by anyone diagnosed with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer.
THE MYTH : If I test positive for the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation, I should have a bilateral mastectomy.
FACT: The risk of a second breast cancer is increased in women with a BRCA mutation, and many choose to have a bilateral mastectomy as a preventive measure. However, having a BRCA mutation does not mean that a mastectomy is required. Women with a BRCA mutation are good candidates for breast-conserving surgery, and many breast cancer patients choose this for their treatment. Women with BRCA mutation-positive breast tissue need to be closely monitored and breast cancer screenings are recommended.
MYTH: Deodorants contributed to the onset of breast cancer
REALITY: This completely wrong! No evidence has been found for this.
MYTH: I had a mastectomy, there is no longer a risk of breast cancer recurrence.
REALITY: Bilateral mastectomy reduces your risk of breast cancer recurrence. reduces significantly. There is a very small chance that residual breast tissue or cancer cells may recur on the chest wall. That's why it's important to continue breast examination on your own. Consult your doctor regularly for examination; and report changes in the breast to your doctor. If you have had a unilateral mastectomy, you still run the risk of developing breast cancer on the other side. Annual mammography of the remaining breast is important to detect any breast changes.
MYTH: I will stop getting mammograms after a unilateral mastectomy.
REALITY: Breast cancer After having surgery, annual mammograms are still highly recommended
Myth: Cancer recurrence I should eat an organic diet to reduce my chances of getting it.
FACT: Consuming a balanced diet with fresh fruits and vegetables always helps to heal and protect. It's a good idea to eat organic fruits, vegetables, and meats whenever possible to limit your exposure to pesticides and hormones added to meats. However, there is no scientifically proven link between the consumption of non-organic foods and an increased risk of breast cancer.
MYTH: I have been treated for breast cancer in the past, so I should not get pregnant.
>FACT: Pregnancy after early-stage breast cancer has not been shown to affect breast cancer recurrence or survival. It is recommended that you wait a while after completing all cancer treatments (including endocrine therapies) before trying to get pregnant, as your body has already gone through this. There is no magic formula as to the best time to get pregnant after completing treatment. You should work with your doctor to make the best decisions for you and your family.
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