True or False. 80% of women with breast cancer have no family history.
True
How many stages of Breast Cancer are there?
5
What is the name of the X-Ray machine used to test for Breast Cancer?
Mammogram
How often do the doctors recommend doing a self exam of the breasts?
Once a month
What color of the ribbon represents Breast Cancer Awareness?
Pink
Regular Exercise can help reduce risk of breast cancer.
True or False?
True
What is the survival rate for early detected breast cancer?
99%
Which treatment uses high energy rays to kill the cancer cells?
Radiation Therapy
Where is 1 of the best places to do a Breast Self Exam?
The shower, when getting dressed, somewhere private
What month is the Breast Cancer Awareness Month??
October
True or False. Breast Cancer is the second leading cause of death in women in the United States.
True. Only behind heart disease
In 2025, how many women out of 8 will develop breast cancer?
1
The test that removes tissue or fluid from the breast to be looked at under a microscope for more testing.
Biopsy
What age is it generally recommended to begin annual mammograms?
40
Out of 100 people that get breast cancer how many are men?
1
True or False. Using both control pills can cause breast cancer, so can having an abortion
False. Abortions are not linked to breast cancer and most studies show no increased risk with modern day lower dose birth control pills
By 2035 how many women are predicted to be survivors of breast cancer?
(within 500k for correct answer)
5 million
What is the name of the cancer treatment that uses drugs to stop the growth of cancer cells by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing?
Chemotherapy
What are the 3 levels of pressure you should use when doing a Breast Self Exam?
(Must get all 3 for correct answer)
Light
Medium
Firm
What are 3 signs/warning signs of breast cancer?
New lump in the breast or underarm (armpit).
Thickening or swelling of part of the breast.
Irritation or dimpling of breast skin.
Redness or flaky skin in the nipple area or the breast.
Pulling in of the nipple or pain in the nipple area.
Nipple discharge other than breast milk, including blood.
Any change in the size or the shape of the breast.
Pain in any area of the breast.
True or False.
There is a smaller chance of getting Breast Cancer as you get older
False.
What is the name of the type of aggressive breast cancer that African American women have a higher risk of getting?
Triple Negative Breast Cancer
What is the name of the procedure that is used to remove breast that has cancer and some normal tissue around it.
Mastectomy
According to John Hopkins hospital, what % of breast cancers are detected by Breast Self Exams?
(will give points if within 5%)
40%
What first lady first brought attention to Breast Cancer Awareness after getting diagnosed herself?
Betty Ford