Myth vs Fact
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Myth: If you don’t have a family history of cancer, you won’t get it.
● Fact: While family history can increase risk, it’s not the only factor.
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Myth: Only older people get cancer.
● Fact: While older adults are at higher risk, people of all ages can develop cancer.
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Myth: Cancer is a death sentence.
● Fact: With early detection and advanced treatments, many cancers are curable.
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Myth: Alternative therapies can cure cancer.
● Fact: While alternative therapies may offer some relief, they should not replace conventional treatments.
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Myth: Biopsies can spread cancer.
Fact: Biopsies are a safe procedure and do not spread cancer.
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Myth: Cancer is always painful.
Fact: Pain is not a universal symptom of cancer. Many people with cancer experience little to no pain.
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Myth: Chemotherapy always causes hair loss.
Fact: Not all chemotherapy treatments lead to hair loss.
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Myth: A bad diet directly causes cancer.
Fact: While a healthy diet can reduce risk, a poor diet alone is not a direct cause.
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