True or False
True or False. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death in women in the united states.
True
How many stages of cancer are there?
Five.
Does breast lump mean cancer?
No. Around 80 percent of breast lumps begin as tumors or cysts.
What is treatment dependent on?
Treatments depend on the stage of the breast cancer.
Approximately how many people nationwide have survived breast cancer?
There are over 4 million people nationwide who have survived breast cancer.
True of False. More than 310,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer were diagnosed in women in the United States in 2024.
True.
What is the estimated percentage of women that survive cancer when detected in the earliest stages?
90%.
Can men get breast cancer?
Yes.
What is the name of the cancer treatment that uses drugs to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing?
Chemotherapy.
What is the color of the ribbon?
Pink.
True or False. A mammogram is used to diagnose breast cancer.
True.
What stages of breast cancer are considered advanced?
Stages 3-4.
Is family history required to get diagnosed with breast cancer?
No. But many people diagnosed with breast cancer do have this.
What cancer treatment uses high-energy rays to kill cancer cells or keep them from growing?
Radiation therapy.
How much has the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) raised since its founding in 1993?
Nearly $700 million.
True or False. New guidelines suggest mammograms are not necessary every year.
False.
What stage of breast cancer does one have when their cancer has spread beyond the breast and nearby lymph nodes to distant organs?
Stage IV (metastatic breast cancer)
Do antiperspirants or deodorants cause breast cancer?
No. Despite persistent rumors, there is no conclusive scientific evidence linking the use of this common underarm product to breast cancer.
What is a mastectomy?
A surgical operation to remove a breast.
What is the 2025 theme for Breast Cancer Awareness Month?
"Every Story is Unique, Every Journey Matters."