Etiology Myths: Is breast cancer transmitted through bathing and sex? HPV can be transmitted through sex or bathing, perhaps from the genital area through the nipple ducts to the breast. Of course, bathing can also allow HPV to be transmitted. However, more research is needed to determine whether HPV causes breast cancer or whether breast cancer patients are more likely to contract the virus. However, there are still many misconceptions about breast cancer, so we remind patients that the following are not credible. Myth 1: Breast cancer is not hereditary, in fact, about 10% of breast cancer comes from heredity. Myth 2: After breast cancer is cured, patients do not have to worry about getting it again. Although early stage breast cancer enters the stable stage after 5 years of cure, recurrence is unlikely, but new breast cancer cannot be excluded. Myth 3: After menopause, you will not get breast cancer. In fact, women still have the possibility of breast cancer after menopause. Myth 4: Men can’t get breast cancer. In fact, breast cancer can occur in all parts of the breast tissue, and men also have ductal epithelial tissue, which can also become cancerous. Myth 5: Having children and artificial breastfeeding are not good for breast cancer prevention. In fact, childbirth and breastfeeding will promote self-regulation of the breast and enhance the immunity of the breast. Myth 6: Little girls are not likely to get breast cancer. At present, premature sexual maturity is common among children in China, so the incidence of breast cancer is also starting to show a trend of younger age. Myth 7: Breast cancer has nothing to do with diet and living habits. Medical experts believe that breast cancer is directly related to the body’s intake of calories. Women are advised to eat less fatty foods, especially to consume as little animal fat as possible and maintain a normal weight.