Risk Factors
Smoking cigarettes or cigars can increase your risk for developing cancer True or False
True
Is skin rash on the breast be a sign of Breast cancer?
Yes skin rash focused on one breast and not easily treated is a possible sign of Breast cancer
Can having a benign breast lump increase your risk for breast cancer in the future?
Yes they can
What is the most common initial treatment for Breast cancer?
Surgery
what part of the fingers should be used to examine the breast?
Fingertips
Being Africian American increases your risk for developing Breast Cancer True or False
True: the mortality rate is 40% higher in black or African American women compared to white
The nipple pulling back inside off the breast is called?
Inverted nipple
Can taking Hormone replacement therapy for Menopause increase your risk for Breast cancer?
Yes they can
How does Hormone Therapy work on the cancer cells in the body?
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It works by blocking or removing the hormones from the body that feed the cancer cells causing them to grow
how many fingers should be used to examine the breast?
Three ...the index, middle and ring fingers
Use of Antiperspirants increases your risk for developing Breast Cancer True or False
False
Lymph Nodes
Men are diagnosed with Prostate cancer not breast cancer
False
Being in good health assists in fighting cancer in the body. True or False
True
What is the main reason to perform regular BSE's?
To get to know your breast, know your normal
Can wearing underwire bras increase of developing Breast Cancer? True or False
False
Swelling of one breast could be a sign of breast cancer
Yes a sudden difference in the size of one breast is an indicator of Breast cancer....check it out!
How many stages of breast cancer are there?
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Five
0 - abnormal cells increase your risk for cancer
1-cancer cells lump about 2cms
2- cancer cells lump about 5 cms
3 -Tumor and spread underarms
4 - spread to other parts of the body
What stage of breast cancer requires a Mastectomy?
Stage 111 (3)
What type of lump should you be concerned about if found during BSE?
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A lump that is painless, irregular edges and different from the tissue around it
Early Menarche (periods) and late menopause can increase your risk of Breast Cancer. True or False
True it has been found that persons with this history are more at risk for developing breast cancer
What is the name of the dimpling of the skin on the breast that looks like an orange peel?
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Peel de orange
In which decade was the pink ribbon made an international symbol for Breast Cancer Awareness?
1900's
Can Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy be combined?
Yes they can depending on the stage of the cancer
What does normal breast tissue feel like?
Lumpy or rope like, noting changes in the lumpy feeling of your breast tissue gives you a warning that something is wrong