Is cancer a death sentence? Can "X" cause cancer? We sift through common beliefs and popular television/social media claims...learn whether research backs it up. https://bit.ly/4bblanU There are lots of popular ideas about how cancer starts and spreads that make a lot of sense. However, many of these claims have no scientific basis, even after numerous studies. This week we are the MythBusters for some frequently asked questions about cancer. Wrong ideas about cancer can lead to needless worry and even interfere with good prevention and treatment decisions. In This Episode: 01:48.3 | Recipe of the Week: Connecticut-Nutmeg and Pizza 03:44.4 | Famous People's Last Words Before Death 06:32.3 | Common Cancer Myths & Misconceptions, What Does the Research Say? Is Cancer a Death Sentence? - How to understand 5-year survival rates Will Eating Sugar Make My Cancer Worse? Is Cancer Contagious? What is the Role of My Attitude in Getting or Surviving Cancer? Can Surgery or Biopsy Cause Cancer to Spread? Will Cancer Get Worse If Exposed to Air? Do Cell Phones Cause Cancer? Do Power Lines Cause Cancer? If Someone in My Family Has Cancer, Will I get it Too? Am I Risk-Free if No One In My Family Had Cancer? Do Anti-Perspirants or Deodorants Cause Breast Cancer? Does Talcum Powder Cause Cancer? Do Artificial Sweeteners Cause Cancer? 20:31.6 | Dr Jeanna Ford - Cancer Misconceptions 37:50.5 | Outro Support the show Get show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org . Facebook | Instagram | YouTube |
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