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Does touching your boobs excessivley cause breast cancer?
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No.: In fact, touching your breasts frequently in the form of a self exam may help you find breast cancer at an earlier stage when it is more likely to be curable.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Fondly, palpating: Touching the breasts does not cause breast cancer.
Answered 2/1/2014
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