Breast Cancer Basics
Which month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month?
October
Myth or Fact: Breast Cancer Contagious.
Myth
The father to an music icon, who just released a country album.
Mathew Knowles or Beyoncé father
True or False: Regular exercise and limiting alcohol consumption can reduce the risk of breast cancer.
True
What color is the Breast Cancer Ribbon ?
Pink
Myth or Fact: Wearing a bra can cause breast cancer.
Myth
Breast Cancer is the most common cancer amongst women in which state ?
New York
What is one of the most common early signs of breast cancer?
A lump or mass in breast.
Breast Cancer is the most common cancer in men or women ?
Women. Although 1 in 1000 men can develop breast cancer.
Myth or Fact: Using deodorant can increase your risk of breast cancer.
Myth: There is no evidence of an association between breast cancer and antiperspirants or deodorants.
This daytime talk show host and finding dory voice actress is a breast cancer survivor, famous for her dancing and positive vibe
Ellen DeGeneres
True or False: Breast pain is always a sign of breast cancer.
False
How often should women perform breast self exams to check for unusual changes?
Once a month
Myth or Fact: You can only get breast cancer if it runs in your family.
Myth- Only 5 - 10% of breast cancer are hereditary.
A_____ is an X-ray of the breast used to screen for cancer.
Mammogram
What symptom involves a discharge that could be a warning sign of breast cancer?
Nipple discharge, especially if its bloody or clear and happens without squeezing.
There are currently over _ million breast cancer survivors in the United States.
4 Million
Myth or Fact: Finding a lump in your breast means you have breast cancer.
Myth: not all lumps are cancerous, but they all should be checked by a doctor.
Her name is Angelina___
Angelina Jolie
True or False: Swollen lymph nodes in the armpit could be an early sign of breast cancer.
True