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Does sleeping on your boobs increase the chances of breast cancer?
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Default Does sleeping on your boobs increase the chances of breast cancer? - 08-11-2009, 01:08 AM

I don't think it does, but some guy in my class said so. I know I shouldn't listen to a guy about boob things, but now I'm curious.
   
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Default 08-15-2009, 01:08 AM

I can't think of how that could increase your cancer risk at all. Sleeping on your boobs might reduce the blood flow but in no way can it cause the start of a cancerous tumor etc. Quit listening to this guy he's just trying to scare you.
   
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Default 08-16-2009, 01:08 AM

A "Guy" in your class would "Not Know"....No, it does Not Give You Breast Cancer.
   
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Default 08-18-2009, 01:08 AM

Yeah your first thought was correct. Don't listen to guys about the female body. No it doesn't
   
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Default 08-23-2009, 01:08 AM

No. Has no effect.
   
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Default 08-25-2009, 01:08 AM

Breast cancer is caused by long term estrogen excess, which is why most women who get it are over 50. The excess is aided by the pill and or not having enough children and not breastfeeding them. Having children and breastfeeding reduces the overall amount of estrogen in your body. Long term breastfeeding can reduce cancer risk by 60% and even regular nipple stimulation can do it.
Breasts need to move to stimulate blood and lymph flow to remain healthy. Lying on them isn't great and wearing a bra all the time doesn't help.
   
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