Breast Cancer Column 1
Smoking & drinking increases your risk for breast cancer.
True or False?
True!!
There's nothing that could be done to reduce your risk of getting breast cancer.
True or False?
False!
You can make healthy lifestyle choices such as eating healthy, excersing, and eliminating alcohol
Most breast lumps are cancerous.
True or False?
False!! Any lump formed by body cells may be referred to technically as a tumor. Not all tumors are malignant (cancerous).
Early detection of breast cancer is the key to successful treatment.
True or False?
True!
The early detection of breast cancer is important because there are more treatment options available.
What is breast cancer?
Breast cancer is when cells in the breast mutate and become cancerous cells that multiply and form tumors.
What are 2 risks of getting Breast Cancer?
Radiation exposure, drinking alcohol, eating poorly, not exercising
What is one way to support someone going through breast cancer?
Offering emotional support, volunteering at hospitals, raising awareness, wearing pink during Breast Cancer Awareness month
Can you get Breast cancer even if it doesn't run in your family? Explain.
Yes Because it can be triggered by other factors such as poor diet, drinking, smoking , age.
Breast Cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in women.
True or false?
True
What are prevention methods for breast cancer?
It is practicing a healthy diet, avoiding drinking alcohol, and smoking
Approximately, one in how many women will be diagnosed with breast cancer?
1 in 8 women
How many stages of breast cancer are there?
There are 4 stages of breast cancer
Where is the first place breast cancer spreads?
under your arm and inside your breast
What is the most common treatment for breast cancer?
Breast cancer is often treated by surgery, radiation & chemotherapy.
You can completely prevent breast cancer.
True or false?
False!
However, you can lower your risk
Approximately one in how many men will be diagnosed with breast cancer?
About 1 in 700 men
Name a symptom of breast cancer
Swelling
Bumps on skin
Redness, or thickening of the breast skin
Skin irritation
What is the name of the foundation that raises awareness for breast cancer?
(hint: The class of 2026 is donating a percentage of their funds this foundation.)
Susie G. Komen foundation
What is the recommended age to start doing yearly mammograms?
40 years old