Breast Cancer Myths And Facts
Test your knowledge of breast health and breast cancer.
Questions and Answers
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There are steps you can take to reduce your risk of developing breast cancer.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Making healthy lifestyle choices such as eating a low fat diet that is high in fruits, veggies and grains, exercising regularly and limiting alcohol may reduce your breast cancer risk.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Underarm deodorants cause breast cancer.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
There is no scientic evidence that deodorants or antiperspirants cause breast cancer. If you are still worried about this possibility there are a number of natural products you can use instead.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Having a mammogram will expose me to too much radiation.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The radiation dose of a mammogram has a one-in-a-million chance of causing a breast cancer. Remember – mammography can decrease the risk of dying from breast cancer by 40%. Digital units have even less radiation.Rate this question:
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You can reduce your risk for breast cancer by maintaining a healthy body weight.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Maintaining a healthy body weight can reduce your risk for breast cancer. This is particularly important for post-menopausal women.Rate this question:
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You don't have to worry about breast cancer if you don't have a family history of the disease.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
More than 90% of breast cancers are diagnosed in women who do not have a family history of the disease. Being a woman and getting older are the two biggest risk factors.Rate this question:
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- 6.
A mammogram can be mildly uncomfortable.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Some women experience discomfort during a mammogram. To lessen the discomfort, schedule your mammogram during the first two weeks after your period, avoid coffee the week before and take a Tylenol one hour before your mammogram.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Breastfeeding can reduce your risk for developing breast cancer.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The longer you breastfeed your baby, the better. Breastfeeding lowers your lifetime exposure to estrogen – when you are nursing you don’t ovulate.
Breast tissue is shed during lactation and for mature cells, there’s programmed cell death. Both decrease cancer risk as cells with potential DNA damage are shed or die.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Breast cancer only affects women.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Although diagnosed less often, approximately 1% of people diagnosed with breast cancer are men.Rate this question:
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- 9.
A lump in your breast means you have breast cancer.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Most abnormalities in your breast are not breast cancer, however you should speak to your doctor immediately if you notice any changes. 8/10 lumps are not cancerous.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Smoking can increase your risk for breast cancer.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
If you smoke, quit. If you don’t smoke, don’t start. There are over 50 carcinogens in one cigarette and more than 20 of those are “mammary” carcinogens. The risk includes exposure to second hand smoke.Rate this question:
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