News

  • High Risk Individuals
    • Breast Cancer Survival Gene
      14/04/2010
      QIMR researchers, as part of an international collaboration, have found that a gene that is most commonly associated with skin pigmentation, hair and eye colour may influence a patient's chances of surviving cancer.
      ...more
    • Research News NBCF!
      12/04/2010
      Researchers at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute have discovered that breast stem cells are exquisitely sensitive to the female hormones oestrogen and progesterone....
      ...more
    • Should Genes be patented
      5/02/2010
      The lawsuit challenges the government's granting of control of patents on BRCA1 and BRCA2 to Myriad Genetics (USA).
      ...more

Misconceptions of Breast Cancer

There are a number of “myths” about the risk factors and causes of breast cancer that sound plausible but have little or no scientific theory or data to support them.

There is no body of evidence that an increased risk for breast cancer can be attributed to:

the use


The use of antiperspirants,
Wearing an underwire or tight fitting bra, 
A bump or knock to the breast,
Stress,
Having silicon breast implants,
Termination of pregnancy (This includes both induced abortion and spontaneous miscarriage)

 

To ensure that you get the most accurate and up-to-date information on breast cancer, use authoritative and reputable sources such as the National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre

  • Your doctor or another healthcare professional, such as the nurse at the local community health centre.
  • The Cancer Council's Cancer Helpline - 13 11 20 from anywhere in Australia, operated by the state and territory Cancer Councils. For the price of a local call, you can talk with trained professionals who can answer your questions and send you additional information.
  • Search this website for additional information and for links to other websites.

Information source: National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre