Busting the myths about breast cancer

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October 28, 2025

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Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in the world, with over 2 million people being diagnosed each year. However, despite its prevalence, there are still some myths and misconceptions when it comes to the disease.

Guardian Media spoke to Dr Rajen Rampaul, a Breast Oncologist at Pink Hibiscus Breast to debunk some of these myths.

Myth 1: Only older women can get breast cancer.

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