Test Your Knowledge of Breast Cancer www.operationpinkbag.org

Directions The following slides are trivia questions. Please answer these questions by: multiple choice or true/false. www.operationpinkbag.org

Select the most correct answer: Most women diagnosed with breast cancer have which of the following risk factors: A. A family history of the disease B. Lumpy breast tissue C. High stress levels D. All of the above E. None of the above www.operationpinkbag.org

E. None of the above For the majority of women diagnosed with breast cancer, their main risk factors are being a women and growing older. www.operationpinkbag.org

Most breast lumps are cancerous True False www.operationpinkbag.org

False Roughly 80% of lumps are caused by benign (noncancerous) changes, cysts or other conditions. However it is important to report all changes to your doctor because detecting breast cancer early is important. www.operationpinkbag.org

Select the most correct answer: Which item below is known to have an increased effect of breast cancer? A. Alcohol B. Excess weight C. Lack of exercise D. Preservatives in food E. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) www.operationpinkbag.org

D. Preservatives in food Foods that contain preservatives DO NOT appear to effect the risk for breast cancer. The other items: alcohol, excess weight, lack of exercise and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can affect your risk of breast cancer. www.operationpinkbag.org

Which of these has been proven to increase breast cancer risk? Select the most correct answer: Which of these has been proven to increase breast cancer risk? A. Cell phones B. Underwire bras C. Antiperspirants/deodorants D. Breast implants E. All of the above F. None of the above www.operationpinkbag.org

F. None of the above Rumors have spread rapidly, but there’s no scientific evidence that antiperspirants/deodorants, underwire bras, cell phones or breast implants can increase the risk, much less cause breast cancer. www.operationpinkbag.org

Having a routine screening mammogram may cause breast cancer? True False www.operationpinkbag.org

False A routine mammogram can detect breast cancer as early as two years before it can be felt. Mammography is the best way to detect breast cancer at an early stage. www.operationpinkbag.org

Select the most correct answer: Which of the following groups of women have a risk of developing breast cancer? A. White B. African-American C. Hispanic D. Asian E. American Indian F. All of the above G. None of the above www.operationpinkbag.org

F. All of the above All women are at risk of developing breast cancer. In the state of Idaho, Hispanic women are more likely to die of breast cancer because they are often diagnosed at an advanced stage, when breast cancer is harder to treat and cure. ALL WOMEN aged 40 and older need annual screening mammograms. www.operationpinkbag.org

Most cases of breast cancer occur in women with no known risk factors. True False www.operationpinkbag.org

True Over 70 percent of breast cancer cases occur in women with no known risk factors. www.operationpinkbag.org

Select the most correct answer: Aside from being a women, which of the factors below is the greatest risk of developing breast cancer? A. Family history B. Age C. Obesity D. Alcohol E. All of the above www.operationpinkbag.org

B. Age Age is the number one factor- your risk goes up as you get older. Remember that 70% of women who get breast cancer have no identifiable risk factors and only 10% of breast cancers and be traced to family history. www.operationpinkbag.org

Women with lumpy breasts (also known as fibrocystic breasts) are more likely to get breast cancer. True False www.operationpinkbag.org

False Women with lumpy breasts are at equal risk of breast cancer. www.operationpinkbag.org

Women who have an injured breast are at an increased risk of breast cancer. True False www.operationpinkbag.org

False There is no evidence that an injury can result in breast cancer. However, sometimes an injury may draw a woman’s attention to an area in her breast where cancer already exists. www.operationpinkbag.org

If I have additional questions regarding breast cancer who should I talk to? Your Doctor or Primary Care Provider www.operationpinkbag.org

Mammograms Remember having a mammogram is still the best way to detect breast cancer at an early stage. Three simple steps: 1. Monthly breast self-examination beginning by age 20 2. Clinical breast exams at least every three years, starting at age 20 and annually after age 40 3. Annual mammograms starting at age 40 www.operationpinkbag.org