Not using tobacco can decrease chances of getting cancer

Not using tobacco can decrease chances of getting cancer

Tobacco is made up of at least 70 chemicals known to cause cancer. They are referred to as carcinogens and some examples are: nicotine, lead, and arsenic. 90% of cases of lung cancer are caused by smoking.

Superfoods (beetroot, broccoli, blueberries, etc.) can prevent cancer

You cannot prevent cancer completely. However, you can REDUCE your risk by obtaining a series of long-term healthy behaviors such as not smoking, eating healthier, and keeping active.

Breast cancer is more likely to develop in the left breast than the right

There is no scientific proof of this. The chances of getting breast cancer in each breast is the same.

Cancer surgery or biopsy (taking samples) causes the cancer to spread in the body

Surgeons use special methods and take many precautions to prevent cancer cells from spreading during the procedure. For example, they remove tissues from more than one area from the body.

Ultra violet radiation can cause skin cancer in Caucasians.

Lighter skin in more prone to skin cancer because it contains lower levels of melanin. Melanin is the pigment that gives humans their skin, hair, and eye color. The more melanin you have, the less your risk of skin cancer.