True/False About Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Facts
Tests/Treatments
Self Exams
Potpourri(Stuff Didn't Fit into other categories)
100

True or False. 80% of women with breast cancer have no family history.

True

100

How many stages of Breast Cancer are there?

5

100

What is the name of the X-Ray machine used to test for Breast Cancer?

Mammogram

100

How often do the doctors recommend doing a self exam of the breasts?

Once a month

100

What color of the ribbon represents Breast Cancer Awareness?

Pink

200

Regular Exercise can help reduce risk of breast cancer.

True or False?

True

200

What is the survival rate for early detected breast cancer?

99%

200

Which treatment uses high energy rays to kill the cancer cells?

Radiation Therapy

200

Where is 1 of the best places to do a Breast Self Exam?

The shower, when getting dressed, somewhere private

200

What month is the Breast Cancer Awareness Month??

October

300

True or False. Breast Cancer is the second leading cause of death in women in the United States. 

True.  Only behind heart disease

300

In 2025, how many women out of 8 will develop breast cancer?

1

300

The test that removes tissue or fluid from the breast to be looked at under a microscope for more testing. 

Biopsy

300

What age is it generally recommended to begin annual mammograms?

40

300

Out of 100 people that get breast cancer how many are men?

1

400

True or False. Using both control pills can cause breast cancer, so can having an abortion

False. Abortions are not linked to breast cancer and most studies show no increased risk with modern day lower dose birth control pills

400

By 2035 how many women are predicted to be survivors of breast cancer?

(within 500k for correct answer)

5 million

400

What is the name of the cancer treatment that uses drugs to stop the growth of cancer cells by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing?

Chemotherapy

400

What are the 3 levels of pressure you should use when doing a Breast Self Exam?

(Must get all 3 for correct answer)

Light

Medium

Firm

400

What are 3 signs/warning signs of breast cancer?

  • New lump in the breast or underarm (armpit).

  • Thickening or swelling of part of the breast.

  • Irritation or dimpling of breast skin.

  • Redness or flaky skin in the nipple area or the breast.

  • Pulling in of the nipple or pain in the nipple area.

  • Nipple discharge other than breast milk, including blood.

  • Any change in the size or the shape of the breast.

  • Pain in any area of the breast.

500

True or False. 

There is a smaller chance of getting Breast Cancer as you get older

False. 

500

What is the name of the type of aggressive breast cancer that African American women have a higher risk of getting?

Triple Negative Breast Cancer

500

What is the name of the procedure that is used to remove breast that has cancer and some normal tissue around it. 

Mastectomy

500

According to John Hopkins hospital, what % of breast cancers are detected by Breast Self Exams?

(will give points if within 5%)

40%

500

What first lady first brought attention to Breast Cancer Awareness after getting diagnosed herself?

Betty Ford