The Canadian Cancer Society encourages you to be aware and proactive about your breast health. Take this quiz to see how well you know the facts.
By The Canadian Cancer Society
Test your knowledge
1. One in how many Canadian women will experience breast cancer in her lifetime? a. Five b. Fifty c. Nine d. Four
2. Which cancer is the most diagnosed cancer in Canadian women? a. Lung b. Breast c. Colorectal d. Ovarian
3. Which of the following are risk factors for breast cancer? a. Family history of breast cancer b. Early menstruation c. Age, especially women over 50 d. All of the above
4. Which of the following may reduce your risk of breast cancer? a. Healthy diet b. Regular exercise c. Limiting alcohol d. All of the above
5. A clinical breast exam is: a. A self exam that is performed monthly b. The examination of breast tissue under a microscope c. An exam performed by a trained health care professional d. A breast x-ray
6. At what age should a woman start to have a mammogram every two years? a. 40 b. 50 c. 55 d. 60
7. In Canada, how many women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year? a. 15,500 b. 18,000 c. 21,100 d. 32,000
8. A recent Canadian Cancer Society-funded study has found that women who do regular physical activity reduce their risk of breast cancer by how much? a. 25% b. 30% c. 37% d. 42%
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