Cancer is indeed a dangerous disease and people are more fearful of cancer than any other disease. But, there are many misconceptions regarding Cancer which people believe and get panic.
Here are some recently reviewed facts about cancer research by the National Cancer Institute. So, without any further ado, let’s start!
1. Large Sugar Intake Leads To Cancer??
Although, it is true that cancer cells consume more glucose than normal cells. But there is no actual data that proves that large sugar intake causes cancer. Also, it has not proven that the cut down to sweets helps in recovery from cancer.
2. Hypertension And Stress Lead to Cancer?
The answer is No. There is no scientific proof that shows the link between the emotional state and cancer development of a person. In fact, the emotional state of any sick person in unstable.
3. Electromagnetic Radiations Promotes Cancer?
Scientific Researches proved that electromagnetic radiation does not lead to cancer. The walls of the house are enough to protect one from harmful electromagnetic waves.
4. Cancer Is Genetic?
Studies show that only 5-10% of cancer develops as a genetic disease that can be inherited from generations. The rest of the 90-95% cancer is a result of mutations developed by aging and certain environmental factors.
5. Deodorant Leads To Breast Cancer?
The clear answer is No. Applying deodorant will not cause you breast cancer. The substances in the deodorant don’t harm the breast tissues. So, it is absolutely safe to use.
6. Change in Diet Affects Cancer?
Well, yes. The recent research proved that if you change your eating habits and switch to a healthy diet with more vegetables and fruits then, the chances of the development of malignant tumors decreases by 80%.
7. Artificial Hair Colours Leads To Cancer?
Many people fear that using hair dyes will cause cancer. Well, that is not true. There is no data that proves that artificial hair coloring dyes cause cancer development. However, some studies have shown that the hairdresser that works with hair dyes a lot is likely to get bladder cancer.
8. Herbal Medication For Cancer Treatment?
Many people believe that plant-based remedies or herbal treatment can cure cancer. It is not entirely correct. Herbal medications definitely help to cope with disease but are not helpful in curing it. There is no scientific data that proves that cancer can be cured with herbal treatment.
9. Use Of Mobile Phones Causes Cancer?
If we are talking about the misconceptions, then this point should be at the top of the list. It is a well-known myth that the use of cell phones causes cancer. Definitely, the overuse of cell phones affect our eyes and brain but certainly, it does not cause cancer. There is no scientific data that confirms this fact. The thing is, cancer is caused by gene mutation and the mobile phone’s low radiations can’t effect a genome.
10. Cancer is a Contagious Disease?
No, it’s not. Cancer can not be transmitted from one person to another. There is only one condition in which it can be transmitted from a person to another and that is during organ or tissue transplantation which is very unlikely.
