Awareness
What color ribbon is internationally recognized for breast cancer awareness?
PINK
Worldwide, breast cancer accounts for roughly what share of all cancers in women? (a) 7% (b) 15% (c) 25% (d) 40%
(c) 25%-It is the leading type of cancer in women.
What is the primary screening tool for breast cancer? (a) ultrasound (b) MRI (c) CT scan (d) mammogram
(d) Mammogram-uses low-dose X-rays to detect changes in breast tissue
Does smoking increase breast cancer risk?
Yes, increased by 10-20% more than never-smokers.
Does exercise reduce breast cancer risk?
Yes — regular physical activity is linked to lower risk
Which month is celebrated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month? (a) September (b) October (c) February (d) March
(b) October
What percent of breast cancer is diagnosed in an early stage? 22% or 44% or 66% or 88%
About 66% of breast cancers are diagnosed at a localized stage, when treatment is most effective
What hormone fuels some breast cancers? (a) cortisol (b) estrogen (c) thyroid (d) testosterone
(b) Estrogen
Can breastfeeding lower breast cancer risk?
YES-Breastfeeding (esp > 6 months) can lower your breast cancer risk by reducing your lifetime exposure to certain hormones, such as estrogen.
True or False: Most breast lumps are cancer
FALSE: 80% of breast lumps are benign (noncancerous)
Can men get breast cancer?
Yes — while more common in women, men can also develop breast cancer
What is stage IV breast cancer called? (a) local (b) ductal (c) metastatic
(c) Metastatic breast cancer — cancer has spread to other organs. The SideOut Foundation targets research on this stage.
What is the median age of breast cancer diagnosis? (a) 45 (b) 52 (c) 57 (d) 63
(d) Age 63, but 4% are diagnosed at less than 40 yrs of age
Does dense breast tissue increase cancer risk?
Yes-because dense tissue makes it harder to detect abnormalities on mammogram
True or False: Deodorants cause breast cancer
False
At what age should you start getting mammogram screening for breast cancer generally? (a) 40 (b) 45 (c) 50 (d) 55
(a) Age 40-->in 2024 this recommendation was changed from age 50 to age 40 due to 2% rise in Breast cancers between age 40-49 (2015-2019)
What is the survival rate for localized breast cancer? (a) 50% (b) 75% (c) 90% (d) 99%
(d) 99%
What is the medical term for the surgical removal of the breast?
Mastectomy
TRUE/FALSE: Being overweight or obese increases breast cancer risk
TRUE: In postmenopause, overweight/obesity is associated with 20-60% increased risk.
Can carrying your cell phone in your bra cause breast cancer?
FACT: There is no evidence of a connection between cell phones and breast cancer
Nancy Brinker started the Susan G. Komen Foundation in 1982 to enhance breast cancer awareness. How was she related to Susan?
Her sister, Susan, was diagnosed at age 33 and died at age 36 in 1980.
What percentage of breast cancers are genetic? (a) 5-10% (b) 25-30% (c) 40-45%
(a) About 5–10% — often linked to BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations
When was breast cancer first documented? (a) Egypt 3000 BCE (b) Greece 400 BCE (c) Spain 1000s, (d) Belgium 1600s
(a) Earliest known descriptions of breast cancer appear in the Edwin Smith Papyrus, an ancient Egyptian medical text dating from approximately 3,000–2,500 BCE, which details cases of breast tumors and recommended cauterization as treatment
High intake of what food/drink raises breast cancer risk? (a) sugar (b) alcohol (c) nuts
(b) Alcohol consumption — higher intake is associated with increased risk
Can breast cancer develop without a lump?
Yes — other symptoms include skin changes, nipple discharge, or new nipple inversion