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1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.
Early detection has a 99% 5-year survival rate.
Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer worldwide.
Men can get breast cancer too — over 2,700 cases in the U.S. each year.
AI can help doctors detect cancer with greater accuracy.
Mammograms can detect cancer up to 3 years before any symptoms appear.
Breast cancer affects 2.3 million people globally each year.
Myth or Fact
Men don't get breast cancer.
Myth! While rare, men can and do get breast cancer. Over 2,700 men are diagnosed in the U.S. yearly.
Only older women get breast cancer.
Myth! Breast cancer can occur at any age, though the risk increases as you get older.
Finding a lump in your breast means you have breast cancer.
Fact-check! Not all lumps are cancerous. Many are benign, but it's crucial to have any lump checked by a doctor.
Deodorant can cause breast cancer.
Myth! There is no conclusive scientific evidence linking antiperspirant or deodorant use to breast cancer.
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