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The most common cancer diagnosed among women in the U.S., with 1 in 8 women receiving this diagnosis in their lifetime. (American Cancer Society, 2024)

What is "breast cancer."

100

The name of the mass of tissues caused by abnormal cell growth.

What is a "lump, growth, or tumor."

100

This is recommended to be performed once a month by women in order to monitor any changes in shape/size. (National Breast Cancer Foundation, 2024)

What is a "breast self-exam"

200

The 5-year relative survival rate when cancer is caught in its earliest stages. 

Hint: Very high, greater than 80%

What is "99%"

200

The medical term for an imaging test used to detect breast cancer.

What is "a mammogram."

200

The symbol said to be popularized by Susan G. Komen or Self Magazine, that is used for breast cancer awareness.

What is the "Pink Ribbon."

300

The amount of breast cancer survivors in the US today (American Cancer Society, 2024).

Hint: in the millions and an integer between 1 and 10.

What is "4 million survivors?"

300
The name of the cancer that has spread to other parts of the body via the bloodstream or lymphatic system.

What is "Metastatic Breast Cancer" or "Stage 4 Breast Cancer."

300

The first organization to focus specifically on advocacy and awareness of breast cancer via research, community health, global outreach, and public policy.

What is the "Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation."

400

The most common type of breast cancer, accounting for 70-80% of diagnoses. (Breast Cancer Research Foundation, 2023)

What is "infiltrating/invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) also called invasive ductal breast cancer." 

Fact: Invasive cancers are when abnormal cells have broken through walls of original sites and invaded surrounding breast tissues. Ductal refers to the cells surrounding milk ducts of the breast.


400

The tumor-suppressing genes specific to breast cancer, that when mutated prevents cells from repairing damaged DNA.

What are the "BRCA1 (pronounced: bracka) and BRCA2" genes.

400

The most likely reason for the decline of 40% in morality rate of breast cancer since 1989 (American Cancer Society, 2024)

What is "earlier detection via screening, increased breast cancer awareness, and better treatment methods."