Cancer Myths & Facts | Gleneagles Hospital

Cancer Myths & Facts

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1. Myth: Cancer leads to death.
2. Myth: Cancer is contagious.
3. Myth: Cancer is unavoidable if it runs in the family.
4. Myth: Herbal products can cure cancer.
5. Myth: Cancer surgery or biopsy cause cancer to spread to other parts of the body.
6. Myth: Radiotherapy causes people to become radioactive.
7. Myth: A positive attitude can cure cancer.
8. Myth: Stress causes cancer.
9. Myth: Plastic bottles and containers cause cancer.
10. Myth: Eating burnt food increases the risk of cancer.
11. Myth: Injuries can cause cancer.
12. Myth: Genetically modified (GM) foods cause cancer
13. Myth: Artificial sweeteners cause cancer

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