Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in Pakistan, and yet, what most people “know” about it is often dangerously wrong. Myths, misinformation, and silence keep women from seeking help until it’s too late.
Let’s change that—no fluff, no filters, just facts that could save a life.
Breast cancer is a medical condition caused by the abnormal growth of breast cells. It has nothing to do with curses, sins, or spiritual punishment. Prayers and support offer emotional help, but medical treatment is what saves lives.
Over 70% of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history. Genetics are just one part of the puzzle — age, hormones, lifestyle, and random cellular changes matter more. If you have breasts, you have a risk.
Many breast cancers don’t present as a noticeable lump, especially early on. Some have no symptoms at all. That’s why regular screenings and self-checks are critical, to catch what you can’t feel.
Breast cancer doesn’t check your date of birth. Young women in their 20s and 30s are also being diagnosed, and in many cases, it’s more aggressive. Age is not a shield.
Breastfeeding lowers the risk, but doesn’t eliminate it. Plenty of women who breastfed still get diagnosed. Stay alert, no matter your history.
Scientifically false. A biopsy helps diagnose cancer; it doesn’t cause it to spread. Surgery is a standard, life-saving treatment. Avoiding these out of fear is what allows the cancer to spread unchecked.
Most early-stage breast cancers are painless. Breast pain is more often linked to harmless conditions. Don’t wait for pain — get unusual changes checked right away.
They can and do. About 1 in every 100 breast cancer cases occurs in men. Silence makes it worse.
The radiation in a mammogram is minimal — much less than what you get from your phone or a flight. And catching cancer early? Worth every pixel.
No, delay does. Breast cancer caught early has up to a 90% survival rate. The real threat isn’t the diagnosis — it’s silence, shame, and waiting too long.
Breast cancer isn’t a taboo; it’s a treatable disease — if caught early. So talk, ask, screen, check. And most importantly, don’t wait for the pink ribbon month to care.
Your life is worth more than a myth.
Call Tele-Tabeeb at 1123 — free, confidential medical advice available 24/7. Whether you’re unsure about a symptom or just want to talk to a qualified doctor, help is just a call away. No judgment, no shame — just facts and support.
Dial 1123. It’s one step closer to protecting your health.
