This many women wil be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime
1 in 8 Women (20,000 women per year)
100
Common signs that you may have breast cancer
A lump in the breast, change in size/ shape of the breast, fluid discharge from the nipple, redness of skin on breast, change in shape or position of the nipple
100
Certain deodorants and antiperspirants can cause breast cancer
False
100
In this stage of breast cancer, the cancer is 2 centimeters or less and hasn't spread anywhere
Stage 1 Breast Cancer
100
This diagnostic test for breast cancer is an X- ray for the breast.
A mammogram
200
This many men will be diagnosed with breast cancer each year
2,150 men
200
These are the genetic risks for breast cancer
Gender, Age, Race, Family History, Menstrual History, Genome Changes, Breast Tissue Type
200
Breast cancer is not caused by wearing underwire bras or getting implants
True
200
In this stage of breast cancer, the disease is localized to the breast with no evidence of spreading to the lymph nodes
Early Stage/ Stage 0 Breast Cancer
200
This treatment is considered a local treatment, where cancer cells of the breasts are destroyed, removed, or controlled.
A masectomy or lumpectomy
300
This is the gene mutation that may cause breast cancer
BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation
300
These are environmental and lifestyle risk factors
Breast cancer can be caused by plastic food serving items, microwaves, and cell phones
False
300
In this stage of cancer, the tumor is from 2 to greater than 5 centimeters and may or may not have lymph node involvement
Stage 2 Breast Cancer (Stages 2A and 2B)
300
This treatment is considered a systemic treatment, used to control or destroy cancer cells all over the body.
Chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, and immunotherapy
400
This is the percent of a child having the gene mutation if their father has the gene mutation
50%
400
This many breast cancer cases are due to inherited genetic mutation
5- 10%
400
Taking birth control pils can cause breast cancer
True and False.
400
In this stage of breast cancer, tumor is greater than 5cm, and spreads to lymph nodes proximal to the breast
Stage 3 Breast Cancer (Stages 3A, 3B and 3C)
400
You should go to the doctor this often for a clinical breast exam.
A yearly physical is recommended
500
How common is breast cancer
2nd most common cancer among women in the US
500
Having a family history of this type of cancer puts you at a higher risk for breast cancer.
(HINT: It's not Breast Cancer)
Ovarian Cancer
500
A women has an increased risk of developing breast cancer after menopause
True
500
In this stage of breast cancer, the tumor is any size and has spread to places far away from the breast, including; lungs, liver, brain, or distant lymph nodes
Stage 4 Breast Cancer
500
This is how often you should give yourself a breast self- exam.