Know the Warning Signs
This sign is when the nipple pulls backward or turns inward instead of pointing out.
What is an inverted nipple?
True or False: Early reduces your chance of survival
What is FALSE. Early screening and detection gives you more treatment options and a better chance of survival.
You should regularly schedule and attend these medical appointments.
What are regular check-ups?
Compared to other women, African American women are more likely to get breast cancer at this time in life.
What is at a younger age?
You should ask your doctor this question to find out if your own chances of getting cancer are high.
"Do I have a higher risk for breast cancer?
This sign is a new hard spot or thick area you can feel in your breast.
What is a new lump or thickening?
Women ages 45 to 54 should get this breast X-ray every single year.
What is a Mammogram?
To stay active, you should aim for at least this many minutes of exercise every week.
What is 150 minutes?
Breast Cancer in African American women is more likely to be this type, meaning it grows and spreads fast.
What are aggressive types?
Ask your doctor this question to know the exact age you should start getting your breast X-rays.
When should I start getting mammograms?"
True or False: Breast cancer only happens to women/females.
What is False. Breast cancer can happen to anyone
Women should start talking to their doctor about mammograms during ages 40 to 44?
What is TRUE?
For most woman, a healthy diet means filling your plate with fruits, vegetables, and these types of grains.
What are whole grains?
You should learn this information about your relatives and tell your doctor about it.
What is your family history?
Name one type support you can seek for questions or concerns.
What is a support group, friends or family, or local organization, including MPA Health and Wellness Ministry?!
This happens when a part of your breast puckers or looks like the indentations on an orange.
What is Dimpling or puckering?
This group of women may need to start getting mammograms much earlier than usual.
Who are women with a higher risk?
Knowing what can help doctors assess your breast cancer risk.
What is your family's health history.
African American women are often diagnosed at this phase, meaning the cancer has already had time to grow.
What is a later stage?
One way to support breast cancer awareness locally is to participate in these annual events.
What is breast cancer awareness walks/runs, fundraisers, or education campaigns.
Name one sign that is change in how the breast skin looks or feels.
What is Redness or Unusual Warmth?
Women aged 55 and older should continue getting mammograms this often.
What is every 1 to 2 years?
Name one healthy habit that can reduce your risk for breast cancer.
What is:
maintaining a healthy weight/diet, exercising, or avoiding/limiting alcohol use, etc.
Because of the high risks, these two ACTIONS are "very important" for African American women.
What are regular screening and early detection?
TRUE or FALSE: You doctor may recommend other tests, so you should ask them.
What is TRUE?