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A WOMAN’S GUIDE TO BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT

Question 20

Which of the following is TRUE about clinical trials in breast cancer treatment?

A.Everyone gets the new treatment

B.Participants may be placed in control or treatment groups to compare standard versus new treatments

C.Trials are only for advanced cancer

D.Trials have no risks or unknowns

Question 1

What is the main goal of this breast cancer booklet?

A.To convince women to get surgery

B.To empower women to make informed decisions about diagnosis and treatment

C.To provide legal advice for breast cancer patients

D.To promote a single treatment option for breast cancer

Question 2

According to the guide, what percentage of breast lumps are NOT cancerous?

A.2 out of 10

B.5 out of 10

C.8 out of 10

D.10 out of 10

Question 3

Which test is typically performed to diagnose whether a breast lump is cancerous?

A.Biopsy

B.Blood test

C.Urine test

D.Electrocardiogram

Question 4

What is the most common form of cancer diagnosed in women today according to the booklet?

A.Lung cancer

B.Breast cancer

C.Ovarian cancer

D.Cervical cancer

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT listed as a cause of breast cancer in the booklet?

A.Stress

B.Getting older

C.Genetic factors

D.Injury to the breast

Question 6

What does 'staging' of breast cancer mean?

A.Deciding the hospital for treatment

B.Classifying breast cancer according to size and spread

C.Choosing a chemotherapy drug

D.Identifying the patient’s blood type

Question 7

What stage is defined as a tumor that has spread to other parts of the body such as the bones, lungs, liver, or brain?

A.Stage 0

B.Stage II

C.Stage III

D.Stage IV

Question 8

Which of the following is a typical surgical option for early-stage breast cancer?

A.Lumpectomy and radiation therapy

B.Only chemotherapy

C.Only hormone therapy

D.Radiation therapy without surgery

Question 9

What is lymphedema?

A.A form of chemotherapy

B.A swelling in the arm caused by fluid buildup after lymph node removal or radiation

C.A type of breast cancer

D.A surgical technique

Question 10

Which therapy uses drugs to travel throughout the body to kill or slow the growth of cancer cells?

A.Chemotherapy

B.Radiation therapy

C.Physical therapy

D.Stereotactic therapy

Question 11

What is an advantage of a lumpectomy?

A.The entire breast is removed

B.The breast looks much the same as before surgery

C.No follow-up is needed

D.There is no risk of infection

Question 12

In the context of breast cancer, what does 'benign' mean?

A.Cancer has spread

B.A growth that is not cancer

C.The tissue is definitely cancerous

D.The growth is in the lymph nodes

Question 13

Which organization provides a national hotline for breast cancer information and support?

A.California Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

B.Y-ME National Breast Cancer Hotline

C.National Council Against Health Fraud

D.National Lymphedema Network

Question 14

What is the role of a pathologist in breast cancer diagnosis?

A.Removing breast lumps

B.Reading mammograms

C.Examining tissue and cells under a microscope

D.Prescribing chemotherapy

Question 15

What does a mammogram do?

A.It is a type of surgery

B.It is an x-ray of the breast used to detect changes or lumps

C.It is a blood test for cancer

D.It is a chemotherapy drug

Question 16

Why might a woman who had chemotherapy experience early menopause?

A.Chemotherapy can affect menstrual cycles and cause early menopause

B.The treatment requires removal of ovaries

C.Radiation therapy always stops periods

D.It is unrelated to cancer therapy

Question 17

What is a prosthesis, as mentioned in this guide?

A.A chemotherapy drug

B.An external breast form worn in a bra after mastectomy

C.A hormone therapy pill

D.A type of biopsy technique

Question 18

Which of the following are possible complications after lymph node removal?

A.Lack of appetite

B.Swelling of the arm (lymphedema)

C.Loss of vision

D.Hair loss

Question 19

What should you do if you have concerns or want to confirm your breast cancer treatment plan?

A.Nothing, you must accept the first recommendation

B.Request a second opinion from another medical expert

C.Only ask your family’s opinion

D.Refuse to meet with any other doctor