Breast Cancer Awareness Test

10 Questions | By Bonnielyse | Updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Attempts: 3511

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Test your knowledge regarding breast cancer risk factors and statistics.

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1.

Breast cancer is the leading cause of death in women ages:
- A.
  
  15-54
- B.
  
  22-68
- C.
  
  37-50
- D.
  
  16-63
2.

Of the 182,460 new cases of breast cancer in females, projected by the American Cancer Society in 2008, about how many of the women were under 40 years of age?
- A.
  
  7,000
- B.
  
  10,000
- C.
  
  13,000
- D.
  
  17,000
3.

"Young women's cancers are generally ________ aggressive and result in ________ survival rates."
- A.
  
  More; lower
- B.
  
  Less; higher
- C.
  
  More; higher
- D.
  
  Less; lower
4.

True or False: There is no effective breast cancer screening tool for women 40 and under.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

True or False: An inherited mutation in certain genes can increase an individual's risk for developing breast cancer.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

Factors that may increase the risk of developing breast cancer include all of the following EXCEPT:
- A.
  
  Being younger than 12 at the time of your first period.
- B.
  
  Never having children.
- C.
  
  Breastfeeding.
- D.
  
  Having more than one drink of alcohol per day.
7.

True or False: All women are at risk for developing breast cancer.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

Which of the following is NOT a way to decrease the chances of developing breast cancer?
- A.
  
  Incorporating physical activity into daily life.
- B.
  
  Maintaining a healthy weight.
- C.
  
  Practicing healthy eating habits.
- D.
  
  Drinking a glass of red wine every day.
9.

True or False: Weight gain of 20 pounds or more after the age of 18 may increase your risk of developing breast cancer.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

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