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The Breast Cancer Quiz
By Amy Carey-Bowman
Breast cancer is a leading killer of women in the United States. This year alone, 39,000 women will die of breast cancer. You may think you know everything there is to know about this serious disease, but it's not always easy to tell fact from fiction. Take our quiz, by answering True or False, to find out the truth about detecting and treating breast cancer.
Women without common risk factors for breast cancer (such as family history) rarely have the disease.
The right answer is false. According to the National Alliance for Breast Cancer Organizations (NABCO), 70 percent of women with breast cancer have no known risk factors. All women are at risk for the disease. Even if you don't fit the "profile" of a woman with breast cancer, you need to be on your toes when it comes to regular screenings and self-exams.
Mammograms are no longer considered an effective way to detect breast cancer.
The right answer is false. Mammography is still the best way to screen for lumps that are too small to be felt by you or your doctor. Regular mammograms should begin around age 40, but schedule one sooner if your doctor feels you are at higher risk for breast cancer than your peers.
If you feel a lump in your breast, it is not usually cause for concern.
The right answer is true. While lumpy breasts are very common, any unusual lump you discover in your breasts during monthly self-exams should be checked out by a doctor. Don't hesitate to voice any concern you have about lumps in your breasts, but rest assured that many lumps are normal and benign.
If you can't afford a mammogram, you can get help paying for one.
The right answer is true. If you can't afford a mammogram, visit the American Breast Cancer Foundation online for more information about the Key to Life Breast Cancer Screening Assistance Program.