Breast Health and Examination Quiz

Test your knowledge on breast cancer symptoms, screening techniques, risk factors, and treatment options. Learn about mammograms and self-exams.

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

Persistent itching

Lump or mass in the breast

Nipple discharge

Sudden decrease in breast size

Which imaging technique is commonly used for breast cancer screening?

CT scan

MRI

Mammogram

X-ray

Which breast cancer treatment option involves the use of drugs to destroy cancer cells?

Radiation therapy

Surgery

Chemotherapy

Hormone therapy

Which breast imaging technique uses sound waves to create images of the breast tissue?

Mammogram

CT scan

MRI

Ultrasound

What percentage of breast lumps are benign?

30%

50%

70%

90%

Which hormone is primarily responsible for stimulating milk production in the breasts?

Estrogen

Testosterone

Progesterone

Prolactin

Which age group is at the highest risk for developing breast cancer?

20-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

What is the purpose of a breast biopsy?

To remove breast tissue for cosmetic reasons

To remove a cancerous tumor from the breast

To collect tissue samples for examination under a microscope

To prevent breast cancer from spreading

What is the term for the abnormal growth of cells in the breast tissue?

Hyperplasia

Hypertrophy

Metastasis

Neoplasia

#10

What is the recommended age to start mammogram screenings for average-risk women?

#11

What is the recommended frequency for breast self-examinations?

Monthly

Quarterly

Yearly

Every two years

#12

Which lifestyle factor is associated with a decreased risk of breast cancer?

Regular physical activity

Smoking

High alcohol consumption

Obesity

#13

What is the most common type of breast cancer?

Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)

Invasive ductal carcinoma

Invasive lobular carcinoma

Inflammatory breast cancer

#14

What is the purpose of breast cancer staging?

To determine the best treatment plan

To assess the risk of cancer recurrence

To evaluate the extent of cancer spread

All of the above

#15

Which gene mutation is commonly associated with hereditary breast cancer?

BRCA1

EGFR

TP53

KRAS

#16

What is the primary goal of breast cancer treatment?

To eliminate all cancer cells from the body

To improve quality of life

To prevent cancer recurrence