Dr. Schwartz’s Guide to Popular Cancer Myths

Harvard Study on whether abortion impacts the incidence of Breast Cancer

DrSchwartz — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:28:59 -0400

One of the more virulent myths that have circulated in recent years is that having an abortion increases a woman’s chances of later getting breast cancer. This New York Times article reviews the findings of a Harvard study that disputes the myth.

Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/24/health/24canc.html?_r=1&or...

ABC News Video: Dispelling Cancer Myths

DrSchwartz — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:28:59 -0400

Click on the Cancer Myths tab in the middle of the page and then on the video link for a thoughtful review of some of the main cancer myths, including some beliefs that are based, to some degree, in scientific research and warrant further study.

Link: http://abcnews.go.com/Health/CancerPreventionAndTreatment/

Recent Survey About Cancer Myths

DrSchwartz — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:28:59 -0400

The findings for a study on popular cancer myths were recently published in a medical journal. This is a useful summary of those findings.

Link: http://www.cancer.org/docroot/NWS/content/NWS_2_1x_Many_Stil...

Mayo Clinic’s 10 Myths About Cancer Treatment

DrSchwartz — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:28:59 -0400

This is a short, but informative, review of 10 common myths about cancer treatment—e.g., cancer is always painful—that’s worth reading. They also provide some additional resources that you can review.

Link: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cancer/HO00033