Risk Factors
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for breast cancer? A) drinking alcohol B) female gender C) exercising daily D) being overweight
C) exercising daily
True of False: finding a lump in your breast means that you have breast cancer
FALSE.
What is the name of the X-ray used to help detect breast cancer?
Mammogram
True of False: 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime in the U.S.
True
What color is the breast cancer awareness ribbon?
Pink
True
True of False: Only women can get breast cancer.
FALSE. About 2,190 men diagnosed with breast cancer each year.
How often should women do a self-breast exam?
At least once a month
True of False: Breast Cancer is the 3rd most common cancer among women in the U.S.
False. Breast cancer is the 2nd most common cancer among women in the U.S.
Which of the following does NOT describe a tumor? A) It is hard and irregularly shaped B) Tumors can change with menstruation C) Tumors are usually found in only 1 breast D) It does not move
B) tumors can change with menstruation
What are the names of the 2 genetic mutations that increase the risk of breast cancer?
BRCA1 and BRCA2
True of False: if you have a mutation in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene you are guaranteed to get breast cancer.
FALSE. If you have a mutation in BRCA1 or BRCA2, you are at increased risk of getting breast cancer, but it does not mean that you are guaranteed to get the disease.
At what age is it recommended for women who are at average risk of breast cancer to start getting mammograms?
50
Which of the following is a sign or symptom of breast cancer? A) nipple discharge B) nipple slightly turned inward C) unexplained swelling D) all of the above
D) all of the above
True of False. Men have a higher mortality rate from breast cancer than women.
True
Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for breast cancer? A) female gender B) not being physically active C) family history of breast cancer D) older age
B) not being physically active
True of False. Mammograms are no longer considered the gold standard for early detection of breast cancer because they expose you to a small amount of radiation.
FALSE. Mammograms are gold standard for early detection. It will not cause cancer to spread. Though mammograms expose you to a small amount of radiation, the benefits outweigh the risks. Harm from this exposure is low.
What is the best way to find breast cancer early? A) Mammogram B) self-breast exam C) yearly doctor's exam D) all of the above
D) all of the above
True of False: On average, every 2 minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer.
True
What month is breast cancer awareness month?
October
How does breastfeeding your baby reduce your risk of breast cancer?
Breastfeeding delays menstruation, which reduces a woman's lifetime exposure to estrogen. Estrogen can promote breast cancer cell growth.
True of False: Susie's grandmother and mother both had breast cancer. Based on her positive family history, she will also be diagnosed with breast cancer.
FALSE. A woman’s risk for breast cancer is higher if she has a mother, sister, or daughter (first-degree relative) or multiple family members on either her mother’s or father’s side of the family who have had breast cancer, but this does not guarantee that she will get breast cancer.
How many minutes should you spend on each breast in order to correctly perform a breast self-exam?
8 minutes
Name the two ways that breast cancer can travel outside of the breast to other parts of the body.
Through blood vessels and lymph vessels
What percentage of breast cancer cases are hereditary?
5-10%