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Does not wearing a bra cause cancer?

Hi

I'm 18

I hate bras because they are not comfy but I wear one a lot of the time but often I don't wear one depending on where I am

But a friend told me not wearing one causes cancer and I have another person telling me that wearing one causes cancer

Does anyone here know the correct answer as I'm very confused

Thank you
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973741 tn?1342342773
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Wearing or not wearing a bra will have nothing to do with cancer.  Try a bra without underwire as they are more comfortable.  good luck
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3147776 tn?1549545810
Hi there - the link between breast cancer and wearing or not wearing bras has been classified as a myth, due to lack of supporting evidence: https://www.breastcancer.org/risk/factors/no_evidence
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