Oct
11
Yes, you guessed it right 
This is another community message brought to you by Cleo, via pelf-ism is contagious *smiles* Hey, I am sure this benefits a lot of people (men especially) who do not buy Cleo, am I right, Merv?
The following are all MYTHS, so if you want to know the truths, either (a) bear in mind that the opposites are true, or (b) get yourself a copy of Cleo - it’s NOT too late!
- Breast cancer does not affect young women.
- The first sign of breast cancer is always a lump.
- Uneven breast sizes do not affect your risk of breast cancer.
- A low-fat diet reduces your risk of breast cancer.
- Only women are at risk.
- Inverted nipples have nothing to do wih breast cancer.
- Your highest risk factor has nothing to do with your family.
- Lumpy breasts mean you’re more at risk.
- An abortion or miscarriage increases your risk of breast cancer.
- Some foods may help prevent cancer.
- Smoking makes you vulnerable.
- It will always be a killer.
- Surgery is the only option.
- You can examine yourself anytime.
- The Pill causes it.
- Breast cancer is all about my oestrogen levels.
- Exercise cannot prevent breast cancer.
- Injuring your breast can cause it.
- Pregnancy protects you.
- You don’t have to check your breasts if you visit your doctor for an annual check-up.
- Cancer of the breast is painful.
- A woman will lose her breasts if she’s diagnosed with breast cancer.
Now, that aside, if there’s anything you do not agree upon, please say it in a nice way. I don’t appreciate people telling me this is wrong, that is wrong - NOT when I did NOT write the above 22 myths.
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jie, shaiks man! so there’s a link between breast cancer and inverted nipples? my goodness… i need to check mine right away. muahahahaha
pelf: Oh.. So how?! Inverted or not?!
Dahling, I’m not gonna tell you what’s right or what’s wrong. But I am gonna tell you that you’re right, most men don’t read Cleo. We *clears throat* read Cosmo. Teehee
pelf: YaY! I got that right! But I thought you men read “Men’s Health”? They may talk about brest cancer this month too, you know, I’m not sure..
great posting
very educatonal, and i learned a lot about breast cancer today!
pelf: Oh, that’s simply awesome :))
I certainly don’t wholeheartedly agree with the list, but it is very enlightening nevertheless.
pelf: There are explainations for each point, Moz.. Maybe I’ll show you the whole article, and we may check back on those points that you do not agree with, how does this sound?
apparently not … woot!
pelf: Good for you! :))
Inverted nipples have nothing to do wih breast cancer.
Huh? Is that I think it means? Inverted nipples HAVE something to do with breast cancer? *confused* How does it affect it?
pelf: Cleo says:
“Only if you’ve always had them. But if they show up suddenly, it could be because of a tumour that is pulling it in from behind. Between five and 10 percent of adults have inverted nipples from childhood, so it is quite normal. According to the Clinicians Handbook of Preventive Services, nipple inversion changes should not be fixed - you should be able to pull the nipple out. A sudden retraction of your nipples could be associated with a growth in the breast tissue that is pulling the nipple back.”
That is a relief.
pelf: Hahhaha :))