Friday, March 12, 2010

Does having larger breast increase the chance of getting breast cancer

Does having larger breast increase the chance of getting breast cancer?
I know its probably a dumb question, but, I have no idea. Do the size of the breasts increase your likelihood of getting cancer?
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1 :
well its easier to get hit so i think it increase the chance but the size... i don't think it matters
2 :
No, breast size has nothing to do with it. Women of all shapes and sizes get breast cancer. Breast size and breast cancer are not connected Edit** Here are some links to information about breast cancer and breast size: http://envirocancer.cornell.edu/Factsheet/general/fs42.bodytype.cfm http://cancer.about.com/od/breastcancer/f/breastsize.htm http://www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/testing/faq_screening/small_breasts.jsp And somebody has dragged the issue of deodorants and anti-perspirants into it. No link between cancer and deodorants/anti-perspirants has been proven, and all the evidence strongly suggests there isn't one. The currently widely-held belief that they are linked to breast cancer is mainly down to a hoax email These links give some facts: http://www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/understand_bc/bc_myths/antipersp.jsp http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cancer-causes/CA00085 http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=3943
3 :
I really don't think so. There are sceintific studies that indicate that Antiperspirant deodorant blocks the armpit pores which will not allow toxins to escape the body through sweat. These toxins stay in the body and cause things like breast cancer. There are products like deodorant stones which are made from quartz crystal that do not block the armpit pores. They will make u sweat more but they cover up the smell rather than blocking ur pores.
4 :
i dont think it does really anyone can get it the thing to do is exam ur self like 2 every months make sure u dont fell any lumps
5 :
None whatsoever. Eat right, get plenty of exercise, don't use tobacco at all or alcohol to excess, and learn to enjoy the body you are in!
6 :
I don't think the having larger breasts increase the chance of getting breast cancer, but it may be harder to detect. I was diagnosed 18 months ago. My tumor was found on a routine mammogram. Because I'm large and the tumor was deep, it wasn't felt by me, two different drs or the surgeon

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