Signs
What is the most common sign of breast cancer?
A new lump or thickening that feels hard, irregular, or fixed on the breast
What month is Breast Cancer Awareness month?
October!
The most common symbol is...
The Pink Ribbon
How can you support this movement?
Men cannot get breast cancer. (true or false?)
False. Although rare, men can develop breast cancer as well.
What is the first thing you should do if you notice a sign of breast cancer?
Report the signs to your doctor promptly.
What is Breast Cancer Awareness month?
An annual campaign dedicated to educating the public about the importance of early detection, prevention, and treatment of breast cancer.
What does the pink ribbon represent?
Hope, Strength, and the fight against breast cancer
Name at least two treatment options for breast cancer.
1) Surgery
2) Chemotherapy
3) Radiation therapy
4) Hormone therapy
5) Immunotherapy
No, this is a common misconception.
Name at least two common symptoms of breast cancer.
1) Changes in breast size or shape
2) Skin irritation or dimpling
3) Redness or scaling of the skin
4) Nipple inversion
5) Nipple discharge
TRUE
What are other symbols of breast cancer besides the pink ribbon?
- black and pink ribbon, white ribbon, pink rose
What is chemotherapy?
systemic therapy that uses drugs to kill cancer cells
What year did Breast Cancer Awareness Month Begin?
1985
Most breast lumps are not cancerous. (True or False?)
True (But any new change should be checked by a healthcare professional)
What is the importance of awareness campaigns?
What year was the pink ribbon symbol introduced?
1991
1) Lumpectomy
2) Mastectomy
3) Modified Radical Mastectomy
About how many women per year in the U.S. get breast cancer?
270,000
What are the steps you can take at home to perform a self- exam for breast cancer?
1) examine visually
2) tense your chest muscles to see if there are more visible changes
3) Feel for changes
4) Examine the nipple
5) Repeat on both breasts
Breast cancer is the most common cancer overall among women. (true or false?)
False, it is the second most common
What is a major criticism of the pink ribbon?
People critique the movement calling it "Pinkwashing" a term for promoting pink ribbon products while also manufacturing and selling products linked to causing breast cancer.
There are 4 main factors that the patient's healthcare team will use to create a treatment plan. Name at least two.
1) Type of breast cancer
2) Stage of cancer
3) Patient's age, health, and preferences
4) Availability of clinical trials
42,000