How often should you check yourself for breast cancer?
Once every month.
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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.
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Have breast cancer rates increased or decreased over the years?
Decreased
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Aside from breast cancer, which cancer can be commonly found in women?
Non-Melanoma skin cancer
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Are more or less menstrual periods a risk factor?
More
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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.
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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.
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About how many new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women this year?
About 40,000
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What is Carcinoma in Situ?
Non-invasive, earliest form of breast cancer
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At what age does it become considered to be a risk factor?
Over 55
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What clinical exam can one do to check for breast cancer?
Mammogram
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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.
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How many women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime?
1 out of 8
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What ethnicity is most likely to die from breast cancer?
African - American women.
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What race has the highest breast cancer rate?
Caucasian women
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How often should a woman have a clinical breast exam?
A woman over 40 should get a mammogram once a year.
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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.
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How many women are there with breast cancer in the U.S.?
At this time there are more than 2.8 million breast cancer survivors in the United States.
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What are two symptoms of breast cancer?
- change in size or shape of breast
- nipple discharge, tenderness
- ridges or pitting of breast
- mass
- rare pain
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What are two ways you can reduce your risk of developing breast cancer?
Weight loss, exercise (150 minutes/week), and reduced alcohol intake
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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.
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What is a mastectomy?
A mastectomy is a surgery where a breast must be removed surgicaly because of cancer.
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About how many new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women this year?
232,340 (Any amount between 200,000-250,000 accepted)