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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.
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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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Scary claims circulate on the internet that everyday objects and products, such as plastic and deodorant, cause cancer. Beyond being wrong, many of these myths may cause you to worry unnecessarily about your own health and the health of your family.
Before you panic, take a look at the reality behind these common myths.
