Is it true that women with large breasts are more vulnerable to cancer?

Breast cancer is still a deadly disease that plagues women. Various cancer myths also circulate in society.

One of them is the belief that women with large breasts are more likely to develop cancer. Is that correct?

According to an oncologist at Mitra Keluarga Kelapa Gading Hospital in Walta Gautama, there is no link between large breast size and the risk of developing cancer

It has absolutely nothing to do with it. If her breasts are larger, she is more likely to develop breast cancer. Actually, there is nothing to do," Walta said after meeting with Charm after a Breast Cancer BSE discussion with the Ministry of Health at Hotel Mulia, Senayan, Central Jakarta, some time ago.

It's just that those with large breasts usually discover they have cancer after it has progressed to an advanced stage. This is due to the difficulty of palpating a small lump

According to Walta, large breasts tend to obstruct the size of the lump in breast cancer. Furthermore, cancer in hidden areas will be difficult to detect.

"That's why, when they reach stage 3 or 4, very few women with large [breasts] are aware that they have cancer." But it's not because their large breasts cause cancer," Walta explained.

After all, cancer, he claims, can strike anyone. Cancer can strike women with small breasts. Especially if they are unable to maintain a healthy lifestyle, rarely exercise, and prefer to eat fatty foods.

"The point is that it's a myth; there's no link between breast size and cancer." Everyone, big or small, is vulnerable if you don't protect yourself.