Who, What, Where
Breast cancer has the _____ most cases in women (looking for an ordinal number)
2nd
What is the major factor that increases breast cancer risk?
genetic factors such as family history etc.
Name on symptom of breast cancer?
- hard lump / swelling on breast or armpit
- dimpling of the skin
- immobile breasts
Why are men also at risk for breast cancer?
-because thy have breast tissue.
However, they are less at risk because they dont menstrate and those cells divide less often.
Name one non-genetic factor which increases risk of breast cancer?
- certain types of medications
- environmental risk factors (radiation from chest x rays and ct scans)
What is mammography or a mammogram?
-screening of the breast tissue
Whats another name for breast cancer?
Breast Carcinoma
Why is it difficult to detect breast cancer?
List two types of treatment.
-surgery
-radiation therapy
- chemotherapy
- hormonal therapy