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Mister Myths
Living under power lines causes cancer: Incorrect. Correct! Although a popular view, there is no evidence for this.	True False
Pesticides cause cancer: Incorrect. Correct! A long runner this one but without good support. What we do know is there are clear links between many industrial chemicals and some cancers. So if you work with these chemicals, wear protective gear.	True False

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Mobile phones cause brain tumours: Incorrect. Correct! Not proven, but the monthly bills can be pretty life threatening!	True False
Masturbation causes testicular or prostate cancer: Incorrect. Correct! Definitely false! info about prostate cancer	True False
Tight underpants cause testicular cancer: Incorrect. Correct! False and yet falsetto. info about testicular cancer	True False

Regularly eating burnt meat cooked on a BBQ won’t increase your risk for cancer: Incorrect. Correct! Eating burnt meat regularly can increase your risk for cancer. Look at 'eating it' in the reducing your risks section	True False
Men don't get breast cancer: Incorrect. Correct! Sadly untrue, but it is quite rare.	True False
Women have prostates but they don’t cause as much trouble: Incorrect. Correct! A survey found that over 50% of men believe women have prostates. But it’s false. Which is great news, otherwise two people might have to get up in the middle of the night for a pee!	True False

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