Pink Power
What color ribbon represents Breast Cancer Awareness Month globally?
Pink Ribbon
What standard medical screening imaging procedure is recommended for early detection?
Mammogram
Myth or Fact: Finding a lump always means you have cancer.
Myth (80% of lumps turn out to be benign/non-cancerous)
Which Red Cross principle emphasizes alleviating human suffering?
Humanity
Women who drink more than one alcoholic beverage a day increase their risk for breast cancer
True (Studies have clearly shown the use of alcohol increases the risk of getting breast cancer.)
What month of the year is designated as International Breast Cancer Awareness Month?
October
What is a breast MRI?
A painless scan that uses strong magnets and radio waves to take a 3D picture of the inside of your breast.
Myth or Fact: Family history is the only risk factor for breast cancer.
Myth (most people diagnosed have no family history)
On what platform do Red Cross club members register and track service hours?
Volunteer Connection
A woman's chances of developing breast cancer are higher if her mother, a sister, or daughter had it
True (Women who have a mother, sister, or daughter with breast cancer have about double the risk.)
What fraction or ratio represents the likelihood of a woman developing breast cancer in her lifetime?
1 in 8
Why is early detection of breast cancer so critical?
It dramatically increases treatment success & survival rates
Myth or Fact: Healthy lifestyle choices can help reduce breast cancer risk.
Fact
What major upcoming Red Cross event is taking place at our school on November 11th?
Our Blood Drive !
Only women can be diagnosed with breast cancer
False (Men can also get breast cancer, though it is much less common)
What symptoms should I look for
New lumps in the breast or underarm, skin dimpling, redness, flaking, or unusual discharge
What percent of breast cancers can be linked to gene mutations?
5-10%
Myth or Fact: Mammograms cause breast cancer to spread due to radiation exposure or physical compression.
Myth (Mammograms use extremely small doses of radiation, and physical compression cannot cause cancer cells to spread or form)
How many hours are required to earn a cord in RCC
15 or more hours
It's OK to use deodorant on the day you have a mammogram?
False (Using deodorant can make the X-ray hard to read.)