Mutations
The Breast cancer gene is ______
A. untraceable
B. A mutation
C. Inheritable.
What is B and C. A mutation and inheritable
Does a Woman's height related to developing breast cancer?
Yes,
Many studies have found that taller women have a higher risk of breast cancer than shorter women.A pooled study of more than 5 million women estimated that an increase of 10 cm (about 4 inches) in height was associated with about a 17% higher risk of breast cancer. Although the reasons are not fully understood, it may reflect differences in early growth as well as hormonal or genetic factors. Height is also associated with a number of other cancers, including colorectal and ovarian cancers.
How often should you perform a self examination of your breasts?
Self Examination once a month to recognize any changes that are happening.
Approximately how many American women have survived breast cancer?
About 3.8 million have survived and are alive today!
When would a patient require a diagnostic test (such as a biopsy)?
Diagnostic tests 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.
What percentage of breast cancer is identified through self examination?
A. 10 %
B. 20%
C. 30%
D. 40%
What is 20%.
What percentage of people contract breast cancer because of mutated genes?
A. 5%
B 10%
C. 20%
D. 30%
What is 10%
True or False. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death in women in the united states.
True.
Besides a Mammogram, what are two other tests that can be done to help screen for breast cancer?
What is MRI and Ultrasound
Where's the best place to do a self examination?
what is In the shower.
What is BRCA1 and BRCA2?
What is the name of the two mutated genes that cause breast cancer
True or False. New guidelines suggest mammograms are not necessary every year.
False. A government task force did recently recommend that mammograms aren’t necessary under age 50. But many experts in the field believe these recommendations are based on faulty analysis.
Breast Cancer in Men is rare. What are some risk factors for men in getting breast cancer?
If you feel a lump in your breast that did not show up on a mammogram, what should you do?
Mammography misses at least 10 percent of breast cancer. So if you feel a lump that doesn't show up on a mammogram, bring it to your doctor's attention. Get it evaluated.
Which one causes both breast cancer and ovarian cancer in women and breast cancer and prostate cancer in men?
A. BRCA1
B. BRCA2
What is BRCA1. BRCA2 only causes breast cancer.
False,
Treatment decisions are made jointly by the patient
and the physician after consideration of the stage and biological characteristics of the cancer (Is it invasive?), the patient’s age, menopausal status, and preferences, and the risks and benefits associated with each option. Though Chemo can be part of the treatment along with surgery, Hormone treatment, systematic therapy, etc.
What are the most common symptoms of breast cancer?
The most common physical sign is a painless lump. Sometimes breast cancer spreads to underarm lymph nodes and causes a lump or swelling, even before the original breast tumor is large enough to be felt. Less common signs and symptoms include breast pain or heaviness; persistent changes, such as swelling, thickening, or redness of the skin; and nipple changes, such as spontaneous discharge (especially if bloody), scaliness, or retraction.