A standard screening tool for breast cancer detection?
X-ray
Two different ways you can do a self breast exam
Standing up or lying down
What CBE stands for
Clinical Breast Exam
The hormone/s commonly associated with breast cancer
Estrogen and Progesterone
Breast examinations have been documented since ______ times
Ancient
How often you should do a self breast exam
Monthly
Laying down
The number of estimated cases of breast cancer globally
2.3 million
What to look for in a self exam
Lumps, knots, inverted nipples, and uneven breasts
What professionals are checking for during a medical exam
Size, shape, and dimpling
Any two different kinds of treatment for breast cancer
Ex. could be hormonal therapy, biological therapy, surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, etc.
The 5-year relative survival rate for breast cancer varies depending on these factors
stage at diagnosis, age, and access to healthcare
The best time to do a self exam
When the breasts are no longer tender after your period
Abnormalities found during a breast exam
Lumps, scar tissue, and discharge
Any two preventable risk factors for breast cancer
Ex. could be excess alcohol, obesity, smoking, pregnancy, hormone imbalance/intake, etc.
The name of the ancient Egyptian medical text dating back to around 1600 BCE
Hint: ESP
Edwin Smith Papyrus
Who can do a self breast exam
NOBODY - just kidding anyone can :)
What is fibroadenomas?
Solid breast lumps that can grow, shrink or disappear over time (must get word for word)
Alcohol intake