40 Breast Cancer Myths Busted With Facts

By Mark Jacob

13. Annual Mammograms
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Myth: Annual mammograms includes so much radiation that it increases the risk of breast cancer. So should we stop our regular check-ups?

Fact: We did inform you before about radiation being involved in mammography, but as you know the amount is too small to cause any harm to humans. Mammograms help in distinguishing natural lumps and cancerous lumps and the earlier stage cancer is detected the better are the chances of survival.

The American Cancer Society suggests that once women touch the age 40, they should regularly receive a screening mammogram every one to two years.