Self Exams
How often should you conduct a self-examination of your breasts? How long should your self-examination be?
At least once a month
True or False. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death in women in the united states
True
Based on current evidence, which of the following is NOT a potential risk factor for breast cancer? A) lack of physical activity b) wearing underwire bras c)cigarette smoking d)being a woman
b.) wearing underwire bras
What is the term for the x-ray of the breasts?
Mammogram
What month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month?
October
When should you perform a breast self exam in relation to time of the month?
Examine yourself several days after your period ends, when your breasts are least likely to be swollen and tender. If you are no longer having periods, choose a day that's easy to remember, such as the first or last day of the month.
Which U.S. ethnic group has the highest rate of developing breast cancer?
Whites/Caucasians
The greatest risk of breast cancer occurs at what age?
between 45-50 and over
How often should an individual be tested for breast cancer/have a mammogram?
Once a year, starting at age 40
How long should your self-examination be?
8 minutes
What percentage of breast cancer is identified through self examination?
a.) 10%
b.) 20%
c.) 50%
b.) 20%
Mammograms decrease breast-cancer death rates by what percent a) 15% b) 26% c) 30% d)100%
c.) 30%
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which of the following represents the percentage of breast cancers passed down through a gene from one family to another? A. 5-10% B. 60-65% C. 15-20% D. 35-40%
a.) 5-10%
What is the estimated percentage of women that survive cancer when detected in the earliest stages.
a.) 50%
b.) 75%
c.) 90%
c.) 90%
How can you raise awareness for breast cancer?
American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Walk, raise money for donation, encourage family and friends to conduct self exams, any other ideas?
In what part of the breast would you expect to find the most "lumps" and "bumps"?
The upper, outer area — near your armpit.
Which of the following foods can decrease your risk for breast cysts? a)High-fiber cereal b)Cheese c)Chocolate d)Caffeine
a.) high fiber cereal
True or False? Males can get breast cancer?
True, just more common in females
Name the two mutated genes that cause breast cancer.
BRCA1 and BRCA2
which of the following is NOT a treatment used for breast cancer?? A. Surgery B. Chemotherapy C. Radiation D. Hormone Therapy E. UltraViolet Light Therapy
What is E. ultra violet light therapy
What are at least three characteristics to look for in regard to breast cancer when conducting self examination that could indicate possibility of cancer?
Swelling, redness, rash, scaly, itchy, puckering/bulging of skin, sore breast, inverted or everted nipple, lumps/bumps
True or False. Self Examinations and Mammograms are the Solution to Breast Cancer
False. Early detection and treatment is key for breast cancer survival. Yet most survey respondents placed too much faith in self-examinations and mammograms . Mammograms are among the best diagnostic tools we have, but they are imperfect, revealing too many false positives and thus leading to worry and to unnecessary procedures. Mammograms also miss a surprising number of real, malignant cancers.
True or False? Women who had early menstrual periods before age 12, start menopause after age 55 , and have dense breasts have an increase risk for breast cancer.
True!
Early menstrual periods before age 12 and starting menopause after age 55 expose women to hormones longer, raising their risk of getting breast cancer.
What is the difference between BRCA1 and BRCA2?
BRCA1 is found to cause both breast and ovarian cancer (prostate in males). BRCA2 only causes breast.
When would a patient require a diagnostic test?
Diagnostic tests (such as biopsy) are given to people who are suspected of having breast cancer, either because of symptoms they may be experiencing or a screening test result. These tests are used to determine whether or not breast cancer is present and, if so, whether or not it has traveled outside the breast. Diagnostic tests also are used to gather more information about the cancer to guide decisions about treatment.