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Can wearing an underwire bra cause breast cancer?

By Lisa Fayed, About.com

Created: December 20, 2005

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Question: Can wearing an underwire bra cause breast cancer?

Answer: A few years ago, a book was published stating that underwire bras may cause breast cancer. This is completely untrue and there is are no credible studies to support that wearing an underwire bra can cause breast cancer.

Created on 12/19/2005
Source: American Cancer Society. Underwire Bras; http://www.cancer.org/docroot/MED/content/MED_6_1x_Underwire_Bras.asp?sitearea=MED

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