I have heard that: if a woman sustains a severe trauma to the *ahem* chest area (i.e. getting punched/kicked) it increases her risk of breast cancer. Is this true?

 

I wear a chest protector anyway, just because getting hit in the wrong spot hurts SO much.

 

So, if that's true, does it also translate into: if a man sustains a severe trauma to the groin area, it increases his risk of testicular cancer?

 

I'm asking because I'd like to keep my students informed as to the importance of wearing protective gear, besides simply softening the pain.

 

Thanks

Breast cancer is a very serious threat and it shouldn't happen. If one wears the protective gear and avoids too much hitting in that area it should be OK. Try to stress out in your class that no free kumite should be done without protection. Why risk?

yes. it is possible but unlikely. the risks are VERY low but there are some cases.