General Awareness
What ratio of women will develop invasive breast cancer in the course of her lifetime?
A. 1 in 12
B. 1 in 10
C. 1 in 8
C. 1 in 8 women
What are the risk factors of breast cancer that you can change?
Weight, diet and exercise
How many are there to a self breast exam?
A. 3
B. 5
C. 2
3 components
Breast cancer is the type of cancer in which cells grow in what way?
Out of control
What are the risk factors that cause breast cancer that you CANNOT change?
Gender. age and family history
Name the three components of a self breast exam.
Visual inspection in the mirror, standing in the shower, and lying down
Cancer genes occur in what part of the cell?
A. The nucleus
B. The plasma membrane
C. The cytoplasm
A. The nucleus
Weight: what type of tissue is the body's main source of estrogen after menopause (when the ovaries stop producing this hormone)?
Fat tissue; more fat tissue results in higher estrogen levels, which can increase risk of breast cancer
Normal components of breasts:
A. Breast are usual shape
B. Dimpling, puckering, or bulging
C. Rash and soreness
D. Breasts are evenly shaped
A and D!
True or false: A benign tumor has the potential to be dangerous and a malignant tumor is not dangerous to an individuals health.
False! (correct the statement)
What is the most significant risk factor for developing breast cancer?
Being a woman!
Men can develop breast cancer, but women's breast cells are constantly changing which puts them at greater risk
True or false: During a standing inspection, the whole hand should be used to feel for breasts abnormalities
False: the three fat pads of the three middle fingers
What percentage of breast cancers are due to genetic abnormalities?
A. 45-50%
B. 85-90%
C. 25-30%
B. 85-90%
True or false: having a first-degree relative (mother, sister, or daughter) with breast cancer does not affect a woman's risk
False; it almost doubles a woman's risk
When performing an inspection lying down, do you use the same are to feel the breast on the same side?
No, an individual should use the opposite arm to feel the opposite side