Breast Cancer Basics
True or False: Only women can get breast cancer.
False
Name one non-modifiable (something you can't change) risk factor for breast cancer.
Age, gender, family history, or genetics.
What is the most common screening test for breast cancer?
Mammogram.
What type of treatment uses high-energy rays to kill cancer cells?
Radiation therapy.
Myth or Fact: Wearing a bra causes breast cancer.
Myth
What does "stage" mean in breast cancer diagnosis?
It refers to how much the cancer has grown or spread.
What does benign mean
a condition, tumor, or growth that is not cancerous.
At what age is routine screening typically recommended to begin for average-risk women?
Age 40-50
What is a mastectomy?
Surgical removal of one or both breasts.
Myth or Fact: Breast cancer always shows a lump.
Myth. Some breast cancers don’t form lumps early on.
Name two lifestyle choices that can increase the risk of breast cancer.
Smoking, alcohol consumption, obesity, poor diet
Having a mutation in which genes increases your risk?
BRCA1 and BRCA2
How often is a breast self-exam recommended?
Once a month.
What is the difference between radiation therapy and chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy uses drugs to kill cancer cells, while radiation therapy uses targeted high-energy rays to kill cancer cells.
Myth or Fact: Only women with a family history get breast cancer.
Myth
This organization is well-known globally for breast cancer research and awareness campaigns.
Susan G. Komen Foundation
True or False: Hormones increase the risk of breast cancer.
What does a biopsy involve?
Removing a small sample of breast tissue to check for cancer cells.