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Quick Guide: CANSA Verdict on Myths

Cancer Myth Categories:

No Evidence (False):

  • Benzene Fumes in Car Cause Cancer
  • Cancer is Contagious
  • Canola Oil is Poisonous
  • Good People Don’t Get Cancer
  • Haemorrhoids (Piles) Can Become Cancerous
  • Insulin Potentiation Therapy Effective in Treating Cancer – find latest Position Statement here…
  • John Hopkins Email Evaluated
  • Lemon Kills Cancer Cells
  • Some People Have a Cancer Personality
  • Stomach Ulcers Result in Cancer
  • Tampons Can Cause Cancer
  • Unhealthy People Get Cancer

Ongoing Research Necessary (Inconclusive):

  • Do Cellphones cause cancer?
  • Does mangosteen extract show promise in the prevention of certain cancers?

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