What two philanthropies does Sigma Lambda Gamma Serve?
Brest Cancer Awareness and the TRiO Programs
100
How often should you check yourself for breast cancer?
Once every month.
100
What ancient civilization was the first to recognize breast cancer?
The ancient egyptians were the first to recognize breast cancer as a disease consisting of lumps around the breast.
100
What organizational website can you visit to learn about breast cancer?
National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc.
100
Aside from breast cancer, which cancer can be commonly found in women?
Non-Melanoma skin cancer
200
How does Sigma Lambda Gamma promote breast cancer awareness around campus?
Establishing educational workshops, and having fundraisers
200
How should one preform a self breast check?
Circulate breast with fingers in a circular motion to see if one can find unusual lumps. If you find a lump contact your doctor immediatly.
200
During what time was the pink ribbon adopted as a symbol of breast cancer?
The pink ribbon was adopted in the 1990's as a symbol for breast cancer.
200
What local television station promotes a "buddy check"?
Channel 9 promotes their "Buddy Check9", in order to promote breast cancer awareness
200
How many women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime?
1 in 8 or approximately 12%
300
What foundation does Sigma Lambda Gamma contribute to the most?
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
300
What clinical exam can one do to check for breast cancer?
Mammogram
300
Why was breast cancer so "rare" in previous times?
Breast cancer has always exsisted, but it has been rarely reported in previous times because of embarassment, and it was a matter of taboo among society.
300
What national organization is the most recognized for their efforts towards breast cancer awareness?
The Susan G. Komen Foundation is one of the most recognized for thie efforts to look for a cure for breast cancer.
300
What ethnicity is most likely to die from breast cancer?
African - American women.
400
How has Kappa Alpha promoted breast cancer awareness?
Selling breast cancer ribbons, during breast cancer awareness month and donating the proceeds to Susan G. Komen.
400
How often should a woman have a clinical breast exam?
A woman over 40 should get a mammogram once a year.
400
When did surgery become an option for the treatment of breast cancer?
During the 19th century the idea of removing the lumps in breasts, emerged and helped prevent breast cancer from spreading.
400
What web resource can you use as a support site?
www.bcsupport.org allows for victims of breast cancer to blog about their experience.
400
Has breast cancer rates increased or decreased over the years?
Decreased
500
What other Pan-Hellenic Sorority at CSU share our philanthropy?
Zeta Tau Alpha
500
What is a mammogram?
A clinical exam that is an x-ray of the breast soft tissue and allows a specialist to check for tumors.
500
What is a mastectomy?
A mastectomy is a surgery where a breast must be removed surgicaly because of cancer.
500
What two walks are preformed in Colorado in order to raise money for breast cancer?
Race for the Cure, and the AVON walk for Breast Cancer