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What part of the body does breast cancer affect?
The breast
What is one common sign of Breast Cancer?
A lump in the breast
What are lymph nodes?
Small parts of the body that help fight infection and can be affected by cancer
What is a mastectomy?
Surgery to remove the breast
What is HER2?
A protein that can affect how breast cancer grows
What test is used to check for breast cancer using X-rays?
A mammogram
What is it called when you check your own breasts at home?
A self-exam
What is chemotherapy?
Treatment using drugs to kill cancer cells
What is radiation therapy?
Treatment using high-energy rays to kill cancer cells
What is hormone therapy in breast cancer?
Treatment that blocks hormones to slow cancer growth
What color represents breast cancer awareness?
Pink
Which gender is most commonly affected by breast cancer?
Female (Women)
What is an ultrasound used for in breast cancer?
To help see inside the breast more clearly
What does Stage IV breast cancer mean?
The cancer has spread to other parts of the body
What does metastasis mean?
Cancer spreading to other parts of the body
Which month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month?
October
Why is early detection important?
It helps find cancer early and makes it easier to treat.
What can increase a person’s risk of breast cancer?
Certain gene changes (like BRCA)
What hormone can cause some breast cancers to grow?
Estrogen
At what age do many people start regular breast cancer screening?
Around age 40–50
Who should you tell if you notice a change in your breast?
A doctor
Can men get Breast Cancer?
Yes, but it is rare
What does “benign” mean?
Not cancer
What is a biopsy?
Taking a small tissue sample to test for cancer
What is a risk factor?
Something that increases the chance of getting a disease