Breast Cancer

Basic Information

100

This many women wil be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime

1 in 8 Women (20,000 women per year)

200

The female hormones that your body develops.

Estrogen and Progesterone 

300

To find the best fitting bra there are two parts of your body you need to measure

Cup size and your band ( under the breast)

400

One of the main functions of breasts

Produce and secrete milk

500

Only ____% of breast cancer occurs in women under 50. ___% for women 50-69 and ____% for women 70 and over.

20%

52%

29%

Risk Factors

100

Common signs that you may have breast cancer

A lump in the breast, change in size/ shape of the breast, fluid discharge from the nipple, redness of skin on breast, change in shape or position of the nipple

200

These are the genetic risks for breast cancer

Gender, Age, Race, Family History, Menstrual History, Genome Changes, Breast Tissue Type

300

These are environmental and lifestyle risk factors

Physical Activity level, Diet, Weight, Alcohol, Radiation, CHRT

400

This many breast cancer cases are due to inherited genetic mutation

5- 10%

500

Having a family history of this type of cancer puts you at a higher risk for breast cancer. (HINT: It's not Breast Cancer)

Ovarian Cancer

Common Misconceptions Revealed

100

Certain deodorants and antiperspirants can cause breast cancer

False

200

Breast cancer is not caused by wearing underwire bras or getting implants

True

300

Breast cancer can be caused by plastic food serving items, microwaves, and cell phones

False

400

Taking birth control pils can cause breast cancer

True and False.

500

A women has an increased risk of developing breast cancer after menopause

True

Stages of Breast Cancer

100

In this stage of breast cancer, the cancer is 2 centimeters or less and hasn't spread anywhere

Stage 1 Breast Cancer

200

In this stage of breast cancer, the disease is localized to the breast with no evidence of spreading to the lymph nodes

Early Stage/ Stage 0 Breast Cancer

300

In this stage of cancer, the tumor is from 2 to greater than 5 centimeters and may or may not have lymph node involvement

Stage 2 Breast Cancer (Stages 2A and 2B)

400

In this stage of breast cancer, tumor is greater than 5cm, and spreads to lymph nodes proximal to the breast

Stage 3 Breast Cancer (Stages 3A, 3B and 3C)

500

In this stage of breast cancer, the tumor is any size and has spread to places far away from the breast, including; lungs, liver, brain, or distant lymph nodes

Stage 4 Breast Cancer

Diagnosis and Treatment

100

This diagnostic test for breast cancer is an X- ray for the breast.

A mammogram

200

This treatment is considered a local treatment, where cancer cells of the breasts are destroyed, removed, or controlled.

A masectomy or lumpectomy

300

This treatment is considered a systemic treatment, used to control or destroy cancer cells all over the body.

Chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, and immunotherapy

400

You should go to the doctor this often for a clinical breast exam.

A yearly physical is recommended

500

This is how often you should give yourself a breast self- exam.

Once a month