Breast Cancer Basics
True or False: Only women can get breast cancer.
False
Name one non-modifiable 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
True or False: Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women worldwide.
True
Does obesity increase the risk of breast cancer?
Yes, especially after menopause.
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.
Can smoking increase the risk of breasr cancer?
Yes
Having a mutation in which genes increases your risk?
BRCA1 and BRCA2
How often is a breast self-exam recommended?
Once a month.
Name 2 common side effect of chemotherapy.
Hair loss, nausea, fatigue,
Myth or Fact: Only women with a family history get breast cancer.
Myth
What does "stage" mean in breast cancer diagnosis?
It refers to how much the cancer has grown or spread.
True or False: Antiperspirant use increases the risk of breast cancer.
False
What does a biopsy involve?
Removing a small sample of breast tissue to check for cancer cells.