Health
What imaging test uses X-rays to look for signs of breast cancer?
What is a mammogram?
During which month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month observed in the United States?
When/What is October
What color ribbon is widely recognized as the symbol of breast cancer awareness?
What is pink
What is one major goal of breast cancer awareness campaigns?
To educate people, encourage appropriate screening, and support those affected by breast cancer.
Who’s hosting this event?
Name one possible warning sign of breast cancer besides a lump.
Skin dimpling, nipple discharge, a change in breast shape, or a change in the nipple.
In what decade did the pink ribbon become widely associated with breast cancer awareness?
What is the 1990s?
Can breast cancer affect men as well as women?
Yes, although it is more common in women.
What should someone do if they notice a new breast lump or unusual breast change?
Contact a healthcare professional for evaluation.
About how many women will have a diagnosis of Breast Cancer in their lifetime?
Answer format - 1/X
What is 1/8 Women
Does having a close family member with breast cancer increase a person's risk?
Yes, family history can increase the risk.
What U.S. president proclaimed October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in 1993?
Who is President Bill Clinton.
What does it mean when breast cancer is described as metastatic?
The cancer has spread from its original location to another part of the body.
Why is early detection of breast cancer important?
It can provide more treatment options and may improve outcomes.
What are 2 other common types of cancer?
What is…
Bladder Cancer
Lung Cancer
Colon and Rectal Cancer
Endometrial Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Leukemia
Liver Cancer
(Skin) Melanoma
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Name two common treatments for breast cancer.
What is…
Surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, or targeted therapy. Any two are correct.
What is the name of the national nonprofit organization founded in 1982 that funds breast cancer research and supports patients?
What is Susan G. Komen?
What is the difference between a benign breast tumor and a malignant breast tumor?
A benign tumor is noncancerous, while a malignant tumor is cancerous and can invade nearby tissue or spread.
Name two ways you can support someone diagnosed with breast cancer
Offer emotional support, help with daily tasks, listen without judgment, or accompany them to appointments. Any two are correct.
What does the abbreviation ACS stand for in cancer awareness and research?
What is American Cancer Society