Basics
What is breast cancer?
A disease where cells in the breast grow uncontrollably.
Name one risk factor you CANNOT control.
Age or family history
The definition of a "way to check your own breasts for changes" is:
Breast self-exam
True or False: Only women can get breast cancer.
False. Men can get it too.
What color represents breast cancer awareness?
Pink
An X-ray of the breast used to detect cancer early is called:
Mammogram
What common daily beverage, when consumed in excess, can increase breast cancer risk?
Alcohol
At what age should most women begin regular mammograms?
Age 40
True or False: the most common symptom of breast cancer is a lump in the breast or underarm.
True
What does TBCSP stand for?
Tennessee Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program
Breast cancer is typically classified into how many stages?
Stage 0 to Stage IV
What type of family history increases your breast cancer risk the most?
Having a first-degree relative (mother, sister, daughter) with breast cancer
How often should women with average risk get mammograms?
Every 1–2 years starting at age 40
True or False: Having children later in life or not at all may increase breast cancer risk
True
Name all the team members in TBCSP team
Emily, Patricia, and Oo
Who is eligible for free breast and cervical cancer screenings through TBCCSP?
Uninsured or underinsured women ages 21–64
What environmental exposure—often used in medical imaging—can increase breast cancer risk over time?
Radiation
What is the recommended starting age for mammograms if you have a family history of breast cancer?
Usually 10 years earlier than the age your relative was diagnosed.
True or False: Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in women.
False – Lung cancer is the leading cause; breast cancer is second. Heart disease is the overall causes of death in women.
What is the name of the annual walk held in Nashville to raise breast cancer awareness?
-MORE THAN PINK WALK- Nashville by Susan G Komen
-Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
What is the most common type of breast cancer?
Invasive ductal carcinoma.
Two genes that, when mutated, significantly increase the risk of breast cancer are:
BRCA1
BRCA2
What is the difference between screening and diagnostic tests?
Screening checks for _____
Diagnostic confirms _____
signs; disease
True or False: You can’t get breast cancer if you’ve had a mastectomy.
False – Cancer can still occur in remaining tissue.
What national organization offers 24/7 support and resources for breast cancer patients?
American Cancer Society