Breast cancer is a frightening specter for women. In fact, if you get the right treatment right away, it’s not impossible for survivors to be able to carry out normal activities. However, about 70 percent of cases are detected at an advanced stage, citing an explanation from the Ministry of Health’s website.
The emergence of breast cancer can be influenced by various factors. However, some say that wearing a bra while sleeping can trigger breast cancer. Is that right? Here’s the discussion!
1. Is it true that wearing a bra while sleeping causes breast cancer?
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Wearing a bra while sleeping is thought to cause breast cancer. Rumor has it, wearing a bra while sleeping can block the flow of lymph nodes, thus triggering breast cancer.
However, the assumption that wearing a bra while sleeping triggers cancer is a hoax, as explained on the website of the Ministry of Communication and Informatics. In fact, wearing a bra while sleeping has nothing to do with breast cancer.
Causes of breast cancer can be influenced by genetic factors to an unhealthy lifestyle. According to Cancer Councilwearing a bra while sleeping is an individual choice without worrying about the risk of breast cancer.
2. There are no negative effects when sleeping wearing a bra
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Healthline mentions that there are no studies showing negative effects of wearing a bra while sleeping. There is no data that says that wearing a bra while sleeping causes breast cancer, poor blood circulation, or stunted breast growth.
Some women may be more comfortable wearing a bra at night. The thing that needs to be considered when wearing a bra while sleeping is to choose a bra that is not too tight so as not to disturb sleep and irritate the skin.
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3. Breast cancer
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Breast cancer is a type of cancer that grows in breast tissue. Citing explanation American Cancer Society, breast cancer can appear in one or both breasts. In general, breast cancer is experienced by women, but some men also experience the same condition.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), breast cancer often appears as a painless lump. Therefore, it is important for women to immediately consult a doctor if they find an abnormal lump even if it doesn’t hurt.
4. Risk factors for breast cancer
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Having one or more of these risk factors does not mean you will definitely get breast cancer one day. This is because many people have risk factors but never experience the disease, and vice versa.
Several factors increase the risk of breast cancer according to Cancer Research UKthat is:
- Are overweight or obese.
- Habit of consuming alcoholic beverages.
- Less active exercise.
- Getting older.
- Have a family history of breast cancer.
- Have a history of cancer.
- childless.
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