Breast cancer myths
There is a lot of information out there about breast cancer. It can be confusing to know what is true. Some headlines are scary and they are not always accurate. Let’s bust a few breast cancer myths.
A note on wording:
Breast cancer can affect anybody, and everybody is welcome in CoppaFeel!’s community. We’re actively inclusive in our language and we ask people how they want to be described. We use the word chest to include all bodies and genders, and breast when we need to be clinically accurate.
When we say chest or breast, we mean the area from your ribs up to your collarbone and armpits, including your nipples. You might prefer to call your chest something else, and that’s ok!
Breast Cancer Myth-Busting
Deodorant
There is no evidence that deodorant causes breast cancer. Whatever deodorant you use, it will not increase your risk of breast cancer.
Mobile Phones
Mobile phones have not been around that long. This means there is no long term evidence about their lasting effects. The best research so far says mobile phones do not cause cancer. The radio waves from mobile phones in the UK are too weak to cause cancer. 4G and 5G signals also send out radio waves too weak to cause cancer. We recommend you do not keep your phone in your bra, but only for your own comfort!
Bras
Wearing an underwired bra will not increase your risk of breast cancer. Wearing the wrong size bra will not increase your risk of breast cancer. Wearing a bra is a choice. It’s up to you what you wear. If you choose to wear a bra, you will be more comfortable in a bra that fits well. Your choice either way will not increase your risk of breast cancer.
Breast Implants
There are risks involved with all surgery, and there are risks involved with all implants (prostheses). However, there is no evidence that breast implants increase your risk of breast cancer. If you have breast implants, you should be checking your chest every month. We have more information about checking with breast implants.
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We updated this information in April 2024. We will look at it again in April 2027.