A debunking of the most popular myths about the origin of cancer is published in MedicalXpress.

The use of deodorants and antiperspirants causes breast cancer

Some studies indicate that antiperspirants and deodorants may contain harmful substances, including aluminum and parabens.

These substances can enter the human body through the skin and cuts.

But it has not been scientifically proven that these substances increase the risk of oncology if they get into the body.

There is no convincing evidence of a link between the use of deodorants and the occurrence of breast cancer.

Microwaving food in plastic containers can cause cancer

Plastic containers and packaging marked with a microwave safe label do not pose a threat to human health.

Of course, it is not recommended to heat plastic containers that are not intended for this in the microwave oven.

If only because plastic that is not intended for use in the microwave can simply melt and chemicals get into the food.

Sugar accelerates the growth of cancer cells, so people with oncology should not eat it

According to the authors of the article, there are no studies that would confirm this statement.

There are data from some studies that excessive sugar consumption is associated with an increased risk of developing certain types of cancer.

Therefore, according to the authors, additional study of the relationship between sugar in the diet and cancer is necessary.

The fact is that for all types of cells, including cancer cells, sugar in the blood serves as a source of energy.

But just as increasing sugar in cancer cells does not make them grow faster, neither does the absence of sugar make cancer cells slow down.

Cancer is contagious

It is impossible to get cancer from another person, it is not worth avoiding people who have cancer.

On the contrary, it is absolutely normal to be next to a sick person, to support him.

Cancer itself is not contagious.

Among the viruses that increase the risk of developing oncology are HPV, hepatitis B or C.

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