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Breast Cancer Awareness

Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in women in the United States. How much are you aware of the facts surrounding breast health and breast cancer?

1.In terms of cancer mortality, more American women die of what form of cancer?
a.lung cancer
b.breast cancer
c.cancer of the ovary
d.cancer of the uterus
2.Breast cancer is unique to women.
a.True
b.False
3.According to the American Cancer Society, how many people will be diagnosed with breast cancer in the United states this year?
a.Over 158,000
b.Over 217,000
c.Over 345,000
d.Over 523,000
4.Recommended breast cancer screening includes...
a.routine mammography.
b.yearly examination by a healthcare provider.
c.a monthly breast-self exam with prompt reporting of any new breast symptoms to a healthcare professional.
d.All of the above
5.In the United States today, American females have what chance of developing some form of cancer at some point of their lifetime?
a.a 1 in 3 chance
b.a 1 in 5 chance
c.a 1 in 10 chance
d.a 1 in 25 chance
6.According to national research, what percent of breast cancer deaths could be reduced if recommended breast cancer screening guidelines were followed?
a.18-25 %
b.22-37%
c.30-48%
d.35-52%
7.Today, cancer is the number _(?)_ cause of death in the United States.
a.one
b.two
c.three
d.four
8.Cancer can be caused by...
a.lifestyle factors such as cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption.
b.genetic (inherited) factors.
c.chemical contact factors.
d.All of the above
9.In terms of cancer incidence, the most commonly occurring cancer in American women is...
a.lung cancer
b.breast cancer
c.cancer of the ovary
d.cancer of the uterus
10.Women should have a baseline (first) mammogram to test for breast cancer...
a.between the ages of 25 and 30.
b.between the ages of 30 and 35.
c.between the ages of 35 and 39.
d.between the ages of 45 and 49.







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