Project Pink
What was our first ever hour opportunity this school year for project pink?
Making Breast Cancer Awareness posters
What are at least 3 factors that may increase risk of breast cancer?
age, family history, lifestyle choices(obesity and alchohol consumption)
What is the most successful treatment for breast cancer?
Chemotherapy
Which month is dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October
What is our today's guest speakers name and who is she related to?
What is Bren Shead and Taylor Shead
Breast cancer is the 2nd most common cancer in women.
True or False
False. It is the most common cancer in women. 1 in 8 women will develop the disease.
What is the main kind of doctor that treats breast cancer?
ONCOLOGIST
-Medical oncologists: Use chemotherapy, hormone therapy, immunotherapy, and other medicines to treat cancer
-Radiation oncologists: Use radiation to treat cancer
What symbol and color is commonly associated with breast cancer awareness?
Pink Ribbon
What is our sponsors name?
Ms. Pham
What are the stages of breast cancer?
Stage 0: Carcinoma in situ; cancer hasn't spread.
Stage I: Cancer is localized and small; spread to lymph nodes is unlikely.
Stage II: Tumor is larger; cancer may be in some lymph nodes.
Stage III: Cancer has spread further into the breast and lymph nodes.
Stage IV: Cancer has spread to other body parts (advanced or metastatic breast cancer).
What is the surgical removal of one or both breasts?
Mastectomy
Name any organization known for funding cancer research and providing support for patients?
American Cancer Society
MD Anderson Cancer Center
When was our first project pink meeting? OR
When was our second project pink meeting?
September 10th
September 30th
about what percent of breast cancers are hereditary?
A. 1-5%
B. 5-10%
C.10-15%
D.20-35%
b. 5-10%
Name atleast 3 types of therapy options for Breast cancer?
Immunotherapy,
Radiation Therapy
Chemotherapy
Hormonal Therapy
Biological Therapy
Proton Therapy
Type of X-ray to detect breast cancer
Mammogram
What is the name of our Secretary?
Tami
What is the average age at Diagnosis for women with breast cancer?
A. 45
B. 50
C. 62
D.55
C. 62
What is the most common surgery for breast cancer?
Lumpectomy
At what age should women start getting mammograms?
40