Test Your Knowledge of Breast Health & Disease: Take This Quiz Now!
What is the best way to detect early signs of breast cancer?
Monthly self-exams and annual mammograms
Annual physical exam
Regular ultrasound scans
Self-examination only
When should women start performing monthly self-breast exams?
In their teens
In their twenties
In their thirties
In their forties
Who should perform self-breast exams?
All women
Women over 30 years old
Women over 40 years old
Women over 50 years old
What is the name of the protein found in many types of breast cancer cells?
HER2/neu
BRCA1
BRCA2
VEGF
Which of the following factors can increase a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer?
Age, family history, obesity, alcohol consumption
Exercise, diet, smoking, stress
Sun exposure, air pollution, living near power plants
Hormone therapy, oral contraceptives
What percentage of breast cancer cases are linked to genetics?
5-10%
10-15%
15-20%
20-25%
What does it mean if you have dense breasts on your mammogram?
That there is an increased risk of developing breast cancer
That there are cysts present
That the breast tissue is normal
That there is a decreased risk of developing breast cancer
What is the recommended age for women to begin having regular clinical breast exams?
18-20 years old
25-30 years old
35-40 years old
45-50 years old
What are some common signs and symptoms of breast cancer?
Lump in breast, change in size or shape of breast, nipple discharge
Chest pain
Fever
Fatigue
How often should women over 40 years old get a mammogram?
Every two years
Annually
Every three years
Every five years
What is the most common type of breast cancer?
Ductal Carcinoma
Lobular Carcinoma
Paget's Disease
Inflammatory Breast Cancer
What is ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)?
Non-invasive form of breast cancer
Invasive form of breast cancer
Pre-cancerous condition
Benign tumor
What is the best way to reduce the risk of recurrence after treatment for breast cancer?
Following recommended screening guidelines
Eating a healthy diet
Exercising regularly
Limiting alcohol consumption
What is hormone replacement therapy (HRT)?
Treatment to replace hormones lost during menopause
Treatment to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease
Treatment to reduce the risk of osteoporosis
Treatment to reduce the risk of breast cancer
What is the most common type of surgery used to treat breast cancer?
Mastectomy
Lumpectomy
Radiotherapy
Chemoembolization
What is the average survival rate for people with stage 4 breast cancer?
Less than 5%
5-15%
15-25%
25-35%
What is the best way to reduce the risk of developing breast cancer?
Avoiding known risk factors such as smoking, drinking alcohol, being overweight, and not getting enough exercise
Eating a balanced diet
Taking vitamins and supplements
Getting regular mammograms
What is lymphedema?
Swelling caused by blocked lymph vessels
A type of skin cancer
An infection caused by bacteria
A type of blood cancer
What is the main cause of male breast cancer?
Exposure to certain hormones
Family history
Smoking
Alcohol consumption
What is tamoxifen used for?
To prevent and treat breast cancer
To treat prostate cancer
To treat ovarian cancer
To treat lung cancer
What is the most effective way to treat breast cancer?
Surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy
Surgery alone
Radiation therapy alone
Chemotherapy alone
What is the most important thing that women can do to reduce their risk of breast cancer?
Maintain a healthy weight
Limit alcohol consumption
Get regular exercise
Stop smoking
What is the difference between benign and malignant tumors?
Benign tumors are non-cancerous while malignant tumors are cancerous
Benign tumors are larger than malignant tumors
Malignant tumors are more aggressive than benign tumors
Benign tumors are less dangerous than malignant tumors
How often should a woman who has had breast cancer get screened for recurrence?
Every six months
Annually
Every two years
Every five years
What is the most common symptom of breast cancer?
A lump in the breast
Skin changes
Nipple discharge
Pain
What is the name of the gene associated with an increased risk of breast cancer?
BRCA1
BRCA2
Her2/neu
TP53
What is the goal of palliative care for breast cancer patients?
To relieve symptoms and improve quality of life
To cure the cancer
To slow the progression of the cancer
To prevent cancer recurrence
What is the best way to reduce the risk of developing breast cancer for those with a family history?
Genetic testing
Regular screening
Healthy lifestyle choices
Avoiding known risk factors
What is the primary goal of radiation therapy for breast cancer?
To destroy cancer cells
To shrink tumors
To reduce pain
To prevent recurrence
What is triple negative breast cancer?
Breast cancer without receptors for estrogen, progesterone, or HER2/neu
Breast cancer with receptors for all three hormones
Breast cancer with receptors for estrogen and progesterone but not HER2/neu
Breast cancer with receptors for estrogen and HER2/neu but not progesterone
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