{"id":6732,"date":"2025-04-07T08:09:25","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T08:09:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/?p=6732"},"modified":"2025-04-14T03:19:39","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T03:19:39","slug":"cancer-myths-and-misconceptions-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/cancer-myths-and-misconceptions-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Cancer Myths and Misconceptions You Should Stop Believing in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancer myths and misconceptions is a topic discussion that continues to be passed around without much caution or the need to fact check by the people, prompting misleading content to be disseminated more. Hence, it\u2019s important to seek reliable sources when it comes to healthcare information \u2014 such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getmeds Philippines Inc., an online pharmacy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014\u00a0 who continue to support <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cancer patients<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the important role of inclusive information-sharing in public health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As cancer in the Philippines persists to be among the top of public health concerns nationwide, it\u2019s understandable why many people want to remain cautious and know what they can do to prevent developing the disease.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, with so much news circulating about what should and what can\u2019t be done in order to take care of your well-being, it can be hard to differentiate facts from fiction, especially with how certain misconceptions of cancer have been around for years and yet keep on causing unnecessary stir within society.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s significant to be aware of what the truths are regarding this serious illness as much as it\u2019s important to make a conscious effort of having your health be at its best. This allows you to avoid doing preventive measures that are not needed or restrict yourself from doing something that you ought not to worry about.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take colorectal cancer for example, the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the Philippines, diseases like this and people being concerned about it may have the potential of contributing to widespread misinformation about the matter. But regardless how worrisome and anxiety-provoking it may be, let\u2019s do our part of debunking myths related to it among others prevailing cancer types.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Colorectal Cancer Explained: Myths, Facts &amp; How to Prevent It\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/y5A1RwbrERs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/cancer-myths-and-misconceptions-2025\/#20_Common_Cancer_Myths_Busted_-_What_You_Need_to_Know\" title=\"20 Common Cancer Myths Busted \u2013 What You Need to Know\">20 Common Cancer Myths Busted \u2013 What You Need to Know<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/cancer-myths-and-misconceptions-2025\/#Myth_Cancer_is_contagious\" title=\"Myth: Cancer is contagious\">Myth: Cancer is contagious<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/cancer-myths-and-misconceptions-2025\/#Myth_Cancer_is_a_fungus\" title=\"Myth: Cancer is a fungus\">Myth: Cancer is a fungus<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/cancer-myths-and-misconceptions-2025\/#Myth_Cancer_always_leads_to_death\" title=\"Myth: Cancer always leads to death\">Myth: Cancer always leads to death<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/cancer-myths-and-misconceptions-2025\/#Myth_Getting_a_biopsy_can_cause_cancer_to_spread\" title=\"Myth: Getting a biopsy can cause cancer to spread\">Myth: Getting a biopsy can cause cancer to spread<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/cancer-myths-and-misconceptions-2025\/#Myth_Cancer_cannot_be_prevented\" title=\"Myth: Cancer cannot be prevented\">Myth: Cancer cannot be prevented<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/cancer-myths-and-misconceptions-2025\/#Myth_Using_cell_phones_can_cause_cancer\" title=\"Myth: Using cell phones can cause cancer\">Myth: Using cell phones can cause cancer<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/cancer-myths-and-misconceptions-2025\/#Myth_X-rays_and_CT_scans_can_cause_cancer\" title=\"Myth: X-rays and CT scans can cause cancer\">Myth: X-rays and CT scans can cause cancer<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/cancer-myths-and-misconceptions-2025\/#Myth_Herbal_products_can_cure_cancer\" title=\"Myth: Herbal products can cure cancer\">Myth: Herbal products can cure cancer<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/cancer-myths-and-misconceptions-2025\/#Myth_Eating_sugary_food_can_worsen_cancer\" title=\"Myth: Eating sugary food can worsen cancer\">Myth: Eating sugary food can worsen cancer<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/cancer-myths-and-misconceptions-2025\/#Myth_Artificial_sweeteners_can_cause_cancer\" title=\"Myth: Artificial sweeteners can cause cancer\">Myth: Artificial sweeteners can cause cancer<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/cancer-myths-and-misconceptions-2025\/#Myth_Eating_food_and_beverages_with_soy_can_cause_cancer\" title=\"Myth: Eating food and beverages with soy can cause cancer\">Myth: Eating food and beverages with soy can cause cancer<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/cancer-myths-and-misconceptions-2025\/#Myth_Eating_microwaved_food_in_plastic_containers_and_wraps_can_cause_cancer\" title=\"Myth: Eating microwaved food in plastic containers and wraps can cause cancer\">Myth: Eating microwaved food in plastic containers and wraps can cause cancer<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/cancer-myths-and-misconceptions-2025\/#Myth_Pesticides_can_cause_cancer\" title=\"Myth: Pesticides can cause cancer\">Myth: Pesticides can cause cancer<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/cancer-myths-and-misconceptions-2025\/#Myth_Thinking_negatively_or_positively_can_affect_cancer_growth\" title=\"Myth: Thinking negatively or positively can affect cancer growth\">Myth: Thinking negatively or positively can affect cancer growth<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/cancer-myths-and-misconceptions-2025\/#Myth_Massages_can_cause_cancer\" title=\"Myth: Massages can cause cancer\">Myth: Massages can cause cancer<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/cancer-myths-and-misconceptions-2025\/#Myth_Using_deodorants_or_antiperspirants_can_cause_breast_cancer\" title=\"Myth: Using deodorants or antiperspirants can cause breast cancer\">Myth: Using deodorants or antiperspirants can cause breast cancer<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/cancer-myths-and-misconceptions-2025\/#Myth_Using_hair_dye_can_cause_cancer\" title=\"Myth: Using hair dye can cause cancer\">Myth: Using hair dye can cause cancer<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/cancer-myths-and-misconceptions-2025\/#Myth_Breast_cancer_can_only_happen_to_women\" title=\"Myth: Breast cancer can only happen to women\">Myth: Breast cancer can only happen to women<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/cancer-myths-and-misconceptions-2025\/#Myth_Having_no_family_member_with_cancer_means_you_will_never_have_it_too\" title=\"Myth: Having no family member with cancer means you will never have it too\">Myth: Having no family member with cancer means you will never have it too<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/cancer-myths-and-misconceptions-2025\/#Myth_People_with_cancer_are_too_ill_to_work_and_have_jobs\" title=\"Myth: People with cancer are too ill to work and have jobs\">Myth: People with cancer are too ill to work and have jobs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Common_Cancer_Myths_Busted_-_What_You_Need_to_Know\"><\/span><b>20 Common Cancer Myths Busted \u2013 What You Need to Know<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help you differentiate misconceptions and facts from each other, we\u2019ve gathered popular cancer myths that have been widely believed for a long time that you can also read into for your own guidance. These have been compiled with the aim of enlightening those who still believe them and to provide new findings regarding the topic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>These 20 common misconceptions for cancer entail the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancer is contagious<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancer is a fungus<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancer always leads to death<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting a biopsy can cause cancer to spread<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancer cannot be prevented<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using cell phones can cause cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">X-rays and CT scans can cause cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Herbal products can cure cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating sugary food can worsen cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Artificial sweeteners can cause cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating food and beverages with soy can cause cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating microwaved food in plastic containers and wraps can cause cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pesticides can cause cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thinking negatively or positively can affect cancer growth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massages can cause cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using deodorants or antiperspirants can cause breast cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using hair dye can cause cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breast cancer can only happen to women<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having no family member with cancer means you will never have it too<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with cancer are too ill to work and have jobs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, let&#8217;s go ahead and explore each one thoroughly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myth_Cancer_is_contagious\"><\/span><b>Myth: Cancer is contagious<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, this disease is not contagious.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You cannot contract it from someone else and you cannot give it to someone else as well. Some inquiries revolve around wondering if this illness can be transmitted through saliva, sexual intercourse, or any type of close proximity with a patient \u2014 all of which are already proven to be false as the only way it can be possibly passed from one person to another is through genetics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similarly, animals can\u2019t pass it on to humans. They can only pass it within their species through bites or sexual contact.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Is Cancer Only Inherited? Debunking the Myth!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/H_2oIis7n20?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myth_Cancer_is_a_fungus\"><\/span><b>Myth: Cancer is a fungus<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is false. This serious illness isn\u2019t a fungus nor can it be caused by a fungus.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This myth originated from Dr. Tullio Simoncini, an Italian doctor who said the oncological disease is a fungus and in turn can be treated with sodium bicarbonate intravenously. Considering his theory was unheard of and unique amidst other claims, it garnered attention from the press that led more people hearing about it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nonetheless, this theory has been proven to be false, alongside other notions he has brought forward about the serious illness.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myth_Cancer_always_leads_to_death\"><\/span><b>Myth: Cancer always leads to death<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite it being a health condition that can lead to fatal results if not treated early or properly, having this disease doesn\u2019t always lead to death.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though of course, it still depends on what type of malignancy you have and when you started your treatment upon diagnosis. This highlights the importance of undergoing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/14-essential-cancer-screening-tests-for-women-early-detection-in-the-philippines\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">screenings for early detection<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, since it can play a huge role in ensuring that your condition becomes better in the long run as early detection equals faster recovery.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myth_Getting_a_biopsy_can_cause_cancer_to_spread\"><\/span><b>Myth: Getting a biopsy can cause cancer to spread<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A biopsy is the process of taking tissue samples in a suspicious area and examining it to confirm whether it\u2019s malignant or benign. It\u2019s a diagnostic procedure that can help in confirming a diagnosis and moving forward with one\u2019s medical <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/drugs-for-cancer-treatment-in-the-philippines\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">treatments<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technically speaking, there is a possibility that a biopsy can cause the disease to spread (due to what is called as \u201ctumor\/needle tract seeding\u201d) \u2014 this is extremely rare, a detail that people should remember, and that recent studies confirm that no patient got a biopsy and ended up with more abnormal cell growth spreading in their body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myth_Cancer_cannot_be_prevented\"><\/span><b>Myth: Cancer cannot be prevented<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, it can definitely be prevented.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, there\u2019s a lot of things that you can do in order to lower cancer risk. You can change your diet and choose <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/include-these-healthy-diet-options-in-your-daily-routine-to-prevent-cancer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthier food options<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can start <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exercising<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to be within a healthy weight range, and you can get rid of habits that you know are harmful to your health (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/diseases-caused-by-smoking\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">smoking and using tobacco products<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, drinking alcohol, etc.).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, you may even opt to have yourself screened for the disease, especially if your family history tells you that you have a higher susceptibility of developing it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of these can be effective ways of preventing you from contracting the illness or treating it while it\u2019s still easy to handle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read also: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/how-to-lower-cancer-risk-in-women-12-easy-ways-to-stay-healthy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Lower Cancer Risk in Women: 12 Easy Ways to Stay Healthy<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myth_Using_cell_phones_can_cause_cancer\"><\/span><b>Myth: Using cell phones can cause cancer<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, using cell phones does not cause the development of the disease in your body, nor does Wi-Fi or other related things.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This myth about cancer is brought by the fact that cell phones are known to emit radiation (radiofrequency radiation or radio waves) \u2014 and malignancy found in the brain and central nervous system are said to be brought by ionizing radiation, a higher level of radiation than radio waves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be clear, radio waves do not have the ability to damage DNA as its energy is too low. Although the body can absorb energy from radio waves, the only effect it can give is heat to the area where it\u2019s held (your hands or ear during a phone call).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from that, there\u2019s no proven study wherein cell phones were reported to cause the disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myth_X-rays_and_CT_scans_can_cause_cancer\"><\/span><b>Myth: X-rays and CT scans can cause cancer<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">X-rays and CT scans alongside other medical scanning devices use ionizing radiation, which as established, is the type of radiation that can slightly increase cancer risk. However, despite this, there are not a lot of cases about the disease\u2019s development in one\u2019s body that is linked to ionizing radiation from medical scanning devices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there are, it only shows a slight increase, making it not of concerning matter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Further, people already get exposed to ionizing radiation every day because of radon gas from the ground, with the radiation we get from there on a regular basis\u00a0 even said to be higher in comparison to what we get from x-rays or CT scans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Given how these medical scanning devices are essential to diagnosing the disease, it cannot be helped that a person needs to subject themselves in undergoing procedures that utilize these machines. It offers more benefits than disadvantages, leading its utilization to be encouraged regardless.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myth_Herbal_products_can_cure_cancer\"><\/span><b>Myth: Herbal products can cure cancer<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Herbal products<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be made up of a plant\u2019s extract, leaves, flowers, or roots.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is yet to be significant research that suggests that herbal products can cure the disease. For what\u2019s been observed over the years, it can only serve as alternative or complementary therapies to other health conditions \u2014 but for this oncological disorder, it does not have the ability to cure it nor be a replacement to any remedy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it does have the capability to relieve some symptoms and side effects brought by chemotherapy treatments. It\u2019s because of this that this belief is among the common cancer myths and facts that get interchanged often.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nonetheless, patients are still asked to be cautious about its use since some ingredients found in herbal products may do more harm than good to their well-being, and doctors generally do not recommend its use while the treatments are ongoing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s best to always have a conversation with your oncologist if you want to incorporate herbal products to your recovery journey so they keep a close eye on you for any negative reactions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myth_Eating_sugary_food_can_worsen_cancer\"><\/span><b>Myth: Eating sugary food can worsen cancer<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although many believe that sugary food is an obvious risk factor, it\u2019s been proven that the connection between cancer and sugar is a myth based on various studies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, it indirectly affects the likelihood of another cancer risk factor which is being overweight or obese.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight gain stands behind smoking as a factor that can increase the chances of an individual contracting the disease. That\u2019s why it\u2019s generally encouraged for people to be within a healthy weight\u00a0 range in order to lessen their chances \u2014 and that includes having a healthy diet and avoiding eating food that is high in sugar since it contains more calories than other food groups.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myth_Artificial_sweeteners_can_cause_cancer\"><\/span><b>Myth: Artificial sweeteners can cause cancer<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Much like with sugary foods, artificial sweeteners such as aspartame, saccharin, sorbitol, and xylitol are <\/span><b>not <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a significant risk factor when it comes to the disease.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These additives are found in food and drinks like carbonated and diet beverages, cereal, snack bars, chewing gum, toothpaste, syrups, condiments, sauces, and yogurts that are low-sugar or sugar-free.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Back in 2023, news circulated about aspartame being linked to abnormal cell growth. However, there should actually be no concern regarding this matter as this claim has already been debunked by several international health organizations, stating that there is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news\/item\/14-07-2023-aspartame-hazard-and-risk-assessment-results-released\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">limited evidence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that would suggest that aspartame can potentially cause malignancy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myth_Eating_food_and_beverages_with_soy_can_cause_cancer\"><\/span><b>Myth: Eating food and beverages with soy can cause cancer<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, this is not true. Having the disease because of consuming food and beverages with soy is a cancer myth that people ought to stop believing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This speculation is rooted from the fact that soy has high amounts of phytoestrogens, a plant equivalent of the human hormone estrogen. And since high levels of estrogen is primarily linked to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/causes-and-treatment-of-breast-cancer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">breast cancer risk<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there\u2019s this fear that its continued consumption would lead to higher susceptibility to the said disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is false. In fact, there\u2019s been studies that even say that soy can lessen your risk of contracting it. Considering that it\u2019s made from soybeans that are rich in protein, fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and low in saturated fat as well as cholesterol-free and lactose-free \u2014 it offers a lot of positive health effects that makes it a good addition to your diet.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myth_Eating_microwaved_food_in_plastic_containers_and_wraps_can_cause_cancer\"><\/span><b>Myth: Eating microwaved food in plastic containers and wraps can cause cancer<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plastic containers and wraps that have labels on them that say it\u2019s microwavable or okay to be used for heating food in the microwave are definitely safe.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Previous studies have said that it wouldn\u2019t pose any threats to your health and would not put you at risk of developing malignant tumors. Unlike with margarine tubs, takeout containers, and the like, these materials when used in a microwave for heating food could potentially melt and leak chemicals into your meals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall, although plastic packaging can put small amounts of chemicals in your food, these are insignificant and wouldn\u2019t negatively impact your well-being in a serious manner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myth_Pesticides_can_cause_cancer\"><\/span><b>Myth: Pesticides can cause cancer<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pesticides, a chemical agent, are often seen in farming and gardening, with people who wish to eliminate pests (weed and insects) from their crops and protect their plants in general making good use of it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since certain vegetables and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/opt-for-5-best-fruits-that-can-help-in-boosting-the-immunity-properly\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fruits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are grown using pesticides, the concern on whether it\u2019d be safe to eat food that would potentially have leftover chemicals on them is frequently pointed out. Especially when it comes to malignant tumors, there\u2019s a fear that you may develop them if you eat food that is contaminated by pesticides.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, research has already debunked this and claims that even if pesticides are left on vegetables and fruit, these are usually in small amounts that it wouldn\u2019t be considered as harmful.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myth_Thinking_negatively_or_positively_can_affect_cancer_growth\"><\/span><b>Myth: Thinking negatively or positively can affect cancer growth<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no clear indication that having negative or positive thoughts would affect one\u2019s susceptibility or not to the disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many wonder, can unhappiness cause cancer? And while there have been case studies before that show some link between the disease and stress in particular, it\u2019s said to be indirect in a way wherein that stress can lead to the formation of bad habits \u2014 which then leads to higher risk.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, although there is definitely nothing wrong with wanting to be optimistic throughout your health journey, it can only help in a way that would lessen the chances of mental health disorders like depression, distress, and anxiety from occurring or would help with dealing with the treatments and side effects overall.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But with malignancy specifically, it doesn\u2019t have any significant impact over its growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check this out: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/basic-meditation-for-stress-management-maintain-a-happy-and-healthy-lifestyle\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic Meditation For Stress Management<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myth_Massages_can_cause_cancer\"><\/span><b>Myth: Massages can cause cancer<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, massages do not cause cancer nor can spread it to other areas of your body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The spread of the disease is a complex process that can\u2019t be done with a massage. It involves gene expression, mutation, and biological messengers for it to happen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, having a massage while you have the oncological disorder is seen as a complementary therapy that can help a patient feel better as they\u2019re undergoing their treatments. It would relieve some symptoms like nausea, pain, fatigue, anxiety, and depression by one half.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just make sure that your oncologist deems that your body is fit for receiving a massage if you do wish to have one in the middle of having treatments, and that the massage therapist have received formal training or possesses the awareness and experience to know how to give a massage for a patient who\u2019s been previously diagnosed with the disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myth_Using_deodorants_or_antiperspirants_can_cause_breast_cancer\"><\/span><b>Myth: Using deodorants or antiperspirants can cause breast cancer<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among popular breast cancer myths, using a deodorant or antiperspirant as a risk factor is one that often circulates and is falsely believed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since these products are applied on the underarm, an area that is near the breast, there\u2019s been concern about its aluminum-based compounds penetrating the skin and letting out effects that are similar to estrogen, which is the hormone that plays a significant role in the development of the said malignancy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless, studies have made it clear that there is no connection between antiperspirants and breast tumors, with no increased risk or susceptibility reported to individuals who use the product.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When discussing cancer facts, female patients (and occasionally, men) with this type of malignancy typically develop it in the breast before it spreads through the lymph nodes, with its growth primarily caused because of damaged cells \u2014 not because of aluminium nor parabens, another chemical that is commonly found in personal care products and which have already been said to have no direct link to the condition as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myth_Using_hair_dye_can_cause_cancer\"><\/span><b>Myth: Using hair dye can cause cancer<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hair dye<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> contains a lot of chemicals, namely ammonia, aromatic amines, and hydrogen peroxide among several others, all of which can be absorbed into the skin of your scalp in small amounts whenever you use them or when you unconsciously breathe them in, a lot can be apprehensive about using the product.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to research, the most convincing results that show a link between hair dye and the disease is how hairdressers and barbers have shown higher odds to develop malignancy in their bladder.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But even then, it doesn\u2019t serve as a definite indication that the use of the product can lead to having the disease. There is no sufficient study that entirely supports that people who use hair dye will find themselves having the disease one day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myth_Breast_cancer_can_only_happen_to_women\"><\/span><b>Myth: Breast cancer can only happen to women<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, this is false. It only continues to be one of the myths about breast cancer that is still widely believed due to how it is a female dominated illness \u2014 with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/breast-cancer#:~:text=Approximately%2099%25%20of%20breast%20cancers,both%20breasts%20or%20chemoprevention%20strategies.\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">statistics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> showing that 99% percent of people who have the disease are women.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nonetheless, men can develop abnormal cell growth in the breast just like women can, covering the 0.5 \u2013 1% of the provided data, thus rendering them to be capable of having it, with its occurrence only said to be rare.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Further, if diagnosed, men would be prescribed the same treatments and management guidelines that are assigned to women, showing no difference in how men with malignant tumors in the breast are handled by healthcare professionals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since every person is born with a small amount of breast tissue, men can still be at risk of developing the disease, just not as often because of how compared to women, they do not grow more breast tissue after puberty.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might also like: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/do-the-selfbreast-exam-and-increase-your-odds-of-early-treatment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do The Self-Breast Exam And Increase Your Odds Of Early Treatment<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myth_Having_no_family_member_with_cancer_means_you_will_never_have_it_too\"><\/span><b>Myth: Having no family member with cancer means you will never have it too<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, there\u2019s still a chance that an individual can have the disease even if no family member has shown history of having it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is because the mentioned health condition isn\u2019t purely developed because of genetics. There are other risk factors that should be kept in mind, such as having bad habits like smoking and drinking alcohol, not eating nutritiously, not having the right vaccines, not having yourself screened, not having any physical activity, and not managing your weight which can lead to obesity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having family members who have the disease simply means that an individual is at higher risk, meaning that those who do not have a family medical history of abnormal cell growth may be at lower risk \u2014 but not exempted to it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myth_People_with_cancer_are_too_ill_to_work_and_have_jobs\"><\/span><b>Myth: People with cancer are too ill to work and have jobs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patients who are dealing with this serious illness may have more obstacles coming in their way, but this doesn\u2019t render them completely unable to work and maintain a job.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, it\u2019s common for people diagnosed with it to want to work, as the financial burden that comes along with having treatments and other necessary medications creates this need to have a stable source of income, and there are also government laws and policies that enable them to have that.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nonetheless, it\u2019s always important for the patient to disclose sufficient information about their diagnosis and treatment plants to their boss and the HR department in order for the company to make the necessary adjustments for their illness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Related: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/how-to-reduce-cancer-treatment-costs-in-the-philippines\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Reduce Cost of Cancer Treatment in The Philippines<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Final Thoughts<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a lot of common misconceptions for cancer, mostly driven by fear of the disease, beliefs of people due to their religion or culture, the lack of factual information about the matter, and how circulating theories about it are either blown out of proportion or oversimplified to make sense of how it develops in the body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This makes it more important for us to seek out insights or news that would give us the truth regarding anything about this particular health condition. 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