Little known facts about breast cancer to educate women during pinktober - take the quiz | Take the Quiz

What is the most common type of breast cancer?

There's more than one type of breast cancer??

Invasive ductal carcinoma

Lobular carcinoma in situ

The bad kind

What is the recommended age for women to start getting regular mammograms?

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of breast cancer?

What percentage of breast cancers are hereditary?

5% -10%

10% - 15%

20% - 25%

50% - 55%

What is the most effective method for detecting breast cancer early?

X-ray

Ultrasound

Mammography

Self Examination

Which hormones are most known to increase the risk of breast cancer? (Check all that apply.)

Estrogen

Progesterone

Testosterone

Insulin

What is the survival rate for breast cancer found in the early stages before it has spread outside of the breast?

99%

50%

30%

75%

What is the average age at which women are diagnosed with breast cancer?

60 years old

40 years old

50 years old

62 years old

Breast density can affect the image of a mammogram.

True

False

What is the most essential message for younger women regarding breast cancer?

They are not at risk of developing breast cancer.

Mammograms are the only reliable screening method available to them

Breast cancer can affect all women of all ages, but when caught early, can be treated effectively.

All of the above

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