25 Breast Cancer Myths Busted
Know the difference between breast cancer facts and fiction? Here's the real deal on risks, symptoms, and more.
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Myth: After heart disease, breast cancer is the nation's leading killer of women.
Reality: Breast cancer kills roughly 40,000 women a year in the United States but stroke (96,000 deaths), lung cancer (71,000), and chronic lower respiratory disease (67,000) are each responsible for more deaths annually.
Next: Myth: If your mammography report is negative, there is nothing else to worry about.
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