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Cancer causes: Popular myths about the causes of cancer
Myth: Microwaving plastic containers and wraps releases harmful, cancer-causing substances into food.
Myth: People with cancer shouldn't eat sugar, since it can cause cancer to grow faster.
Myth: Good people don't get cancer.
Myth: Antiperspirants or deodorants can cause breast cancer.
Myth: Microwaving food in plastic containers and wraps releases harmful, cancer-causing substances.
Myth: People who have cancer shouldn't eat sugar, since it can cause cancer to grow faster.
Myth: Cancer is contagious.
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Myth: Antiperspirants or deodorants can cause breast cancer
Myth: Microwaving food in plastic containers and wraps releases harmful, cancer-causing substances
Myth: People who have cancer shouldn't eat sugar, since it can cause cancer to grow faster
Myth: Cancer is contagious
Myth: People with cancer shouldn't eat sugar, since it can cause cancer to grow faster.
Myth: Good people don't get cancer.
Myth: Antiperspirants or deodorants can cause breast cancer.
Myth: Microwaving food in plastic containers and wraps releases harmful, cancer-causing substances.
Myth: People who have cancer shouldn't eat sugar, since it can cause cancer to grow faster.
Myth: Cancer is contagious.
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Myth: Antiperspirants or deodorants can cause breast cancer
Myth: Microwaving food in plastic containers and wraps releases harmful, cancer-causing substances
Myth: People who have cancer shouldn't eat sugar, since it can cause cancer to grow faster
Myth: Cancer is contagious
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By Mayo Clinic Staff
There are lots of myths about causes of cancer that can be scary because they involve items or foods you may use every day. From putting on deodorant to eating sugar, these myths may cause you to worry about your health and the health of your family when you don't need to.
Take a look at the reality behind these common myths.
