Breast Cancer Awareness Month: 8 Myths Debunked (PICTURES)

(CBS) These days, women know more about breast cancer than ever before - and National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which starts today, gets lots of credit.

PICTURES: Breast Cancer Myths: 8 Biggies Debunked

But myths about the disease persist, causing two different sets of problems. Some women worry needlessly about "risks" that aren't real. Other women are falsely reassured because they fail to recognize risks that are legitimate.

For example, do you know if certain deodorants can cause cancer? What about underwire bras?

Want to know the truth, click on Breast Cancer Myths: 8 Biggies Debunked.

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