What is a misconception about breast cancer that was developed in the 19th century?
By the 19th century, the hopelessness of not knowing gave rise to a wave of psychological theories such as surgeon John Rodman’s bizarre suggestion that breast cancer was simply the fear of cancer.
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What is the first and most noticeable symptom of breast cancer?
The first noticeable symptom of breast cancer is typically a lump that feels different from the rest of the breast tissue.
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What is the name of the procedure to screen for breast cancer?
Mammogram
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How would you lower your risk factors for breast cancer?
In what continent was the oldest evidence of breast cancer discovered?
The oldest evidence of breast cancer was found to be 3500 years old in Egypt. This was uncovered recently in 2015.
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Should all noticeable lumps be of concern?
Most symptoms of breast disorders, including most lumps, do not turn out to represent underlying breast cancer. Fewer than 20% of lumps, for example, are cancerous.
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What are the two most commonly used screening methods of breast cancer?
The two most commonly used screening methods are physical examination of the breasts by a healthcare provider and mammography.
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How often should a woman participate in a breast self exam (BSE)?
Women should perform self breast exam 7-10 days after their menstrual cycle begins. Look for any changes in breast tissue or change in size.
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When was National Breast Cancer Awareness Month founded?
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) was founded in 1985 as a partnership between the American Cancer Society and the pharmaceutical division of Imperial Chemical Industries, maker of several anti-breast cancer drugs.
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When was the pink ribbon first adopted?
The pink ribbon was adopted as the official symbol of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in 1992. The pink ribbon was derived from the popular red ribbon for AIDS awareness.
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What are some specific symptoms to invasive breast cancer? List at least three.
Irritation in the breast, change in color, increase in size/shape, peeling or flaking, redness of the skin.
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Why might some fear that a mammogram causes breast cancer to spread?
Mammograms require very small doses of radiation. The risk of harm from this radiation exposure is extremely low.
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What are the four characteristics to determine stage of breast cancer?
Size of cancer, invasive or non-invasive, is/not in the lymph nodes, has/not spread to other parts of the body beyond the breast.
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What is the name of the largest and best-funded breast cancer org in US?
Susan G. Komen for the Cure
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What is the survival rate of breast cancer patients?
Stages 0-I have 100% survival rates, while stage II patients usually have 93%. Stages III and IV have lower rates of survival, 72% and 22% respectively.
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What are some symptoms for male breast cancer?
Lumps in the breast (typically below the nipple), usually painless, thickening, changes to the nipple or breast skin, discharge of fluid.
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What percentage of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history of the disease?
75%
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What kinds of surgery can reduce the risk of breast cancer?
The most common risk-reducing surgery is the removal of both breasts, including the nipples (total mastectomy), or removal of as much breast tissue as possible while leaving the nipples intact. Another type of surgery involves the removal of the ovaries and fallopian tubes
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What year was the Avon Crusade established?
Since 1992, the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade has been working tirelessly to help prevent, treat, and ultimately eradicate this disease.
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What is the most common type of breast cancer called?
The most common type of breast cancer is ductal carcinoma.
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True or false: Male breast cancer accounts for 1% of all breast cancer cases.
True. Breast cancer in males is extremely rare, but possible. Males should be aware of the symptoms of breast cancer as well.
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True or false: Chemotherapy is the most effective method in treating triple-negative breast cancer.
True: The three most common receptors in cancer cells are not present in triple negative cancer cells. Therefore, common tests that detect these receptors are negative, making traditional breast cancer treatments ineffective.
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What are some treatments for triple-negative breast cancer?
Triple-negative breast cancer treatment options include chemotherapy, targeted therapy and radiation.
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What is the aim of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month?
The aim of NBCAM at the start was to promote mammography as the most effective weapon against breast cancer.