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Nowadays a message on social media and WhatsApp is becoming very viral. It is being claimed that wearing black bra can cause breast cancer. Many people are afraid to accept it as true and some are blowing it in joking. Is a black bra really at risk of cancer or is it just a rumor? Doctors know how much reality is there in this matter?
Where did the rumor of black bra and cancer start?
During the last few years, it has been repeatedly claimed on the Internet that black bra especially tight or underwire bra produces heat and it damages the skin. In such a situation, the risk of cancer increases. Some people say that black bra sun rays absorb more, which increases heat in breast tissue and increases the risk of cancer.
What does research say?
There was no evidence in the new studies of big organizations like World Health Organization (WHO) and Cancer Research UK that bra color causes breast cancer. In 2014, a study of Fred Hachinson Cancer Research Center Seattle did research on 1500 women, in which the connection of bra wearing habits like time, tightness and color etc. was not found with breast cancer. In 2023, Cancer Research UK also reiterated that bra color or style is not related to cancer. At the same time, a study published in 2024 based on mammogram and biopsy data was seen that risk factors for breast cancer include genetic mutations (BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes), family history, hormonal changes, obesity, alcohol, smoking and radiation. However, the color of the bra or its tight does not come anywhere.
What do doctors say in this case?
Oncologist Dr. Ramesh Sharma, who has been treating breast cancer patients for 20 years, says that there is no scientific basis of black bra and cancer. This is a myth, which spread on social media with incorrect information. The risk of breast cancer increases due to reasons like Genetics, Lifestyle and Age. Wearing a very tight bra can cause skin irritation, but it does not cause cancer. He advised that women should get mammogram and self-checkup regularly. If you see lumps, nipple secretion or skin changes in the breast, then see a doctor immediately.
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Disclaimer: Some information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.
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