Take the Breast Cancer Quiz - Signs and Symptoms to Watch For

Breast cancer is the second most commonly occurring cancer after skin cancer throughout the world. It occurs in men and women with greater incidence in females. Breast cancer basically involves uncontrolled production and multiplication of cells in the breast tissues.

SYMPTOMS OF BREAST CANCER
Symptoms of breast cancer vary from person to person. The very first warning sign is the appearance of lump or thickening in the breast or armpit. Several other symptoms must also be taken care of which includes pain in breast or armpit, scaling or peeling of breast or nipple skin, bloody discharge from nipples, dimpling, and unusual change in shape and size of breast or nipples.

RISK FACTORS ASSCOCIATED WITH BREAST CANCER
The real cause of breast cancer is still to be researched however some underlying risk factors have been identified as follows:
1. Age
2. Genetics
3. Personal or familial history of breast cancer
4. Increased estrogen levels
5. Obesity
6. Consumption of alcohol
7. Exposure to radiations
8. Hormone treatment

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You can have a minimum chance of getting breast cancer if:
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Which of the following is the first warning sign for breast cancer?
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All of the following are myths about breast cancer except:
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A lump in your breast is pointing towards:
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You CANNOT minimize the risk of breast cancer by:
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Surgical removal of breasts is called:
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Which of the following condition reduces the risk of breast cancer in women?

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Breast cancer is the second most commonly occurring cancer after skin cancer throughout the world. It occurs in men and women with greater incidence in females. Breast cancer basically involves uncontrolled production and multiplication of cells in the breast tissues.

SYMPTOMS OF BREAST CANCER
Symptoms of breast cancer vary from person to person. The very first warning sign is the appearance of lump or thickening in the breast or armpit. Several other symptoms must also be taken care of which includes pain in breast or armpit, scaling or peeling of breast or nipple skin, bloody discharge from nipples, dimpling, and unusual change in shape and size of breast or nipples.

RISK FACTORS ASSCOCIATED WITH BREAST CANCER
The real cause of breast cancer is still to be researched however some underlying risk factors have been identified as follows:
1. Age
2. Genetics
3. Personal or familial history of breast cancer
4. Increased estrogen levels
5. Obesity
6. Consumption of alcohol
7. Exposure to radiations
8. Hormone treatment

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