All answers and information from the Mammo Quiz at a glance

Which of the following are you actively engaged in?

To lower your risk of breast cancer, it's best to address these factors:

• Your weight
• Taking sufficient exercise
• Healthy nutrition
• Getting enough sleep
• Controlling and reducing stress

Read more about the factors that help reduce breast cancer risk here .

Which of the following do you think can increase the risk of breast cancer?

• Overweight/obesity
• Excessive alcohol consumption
• Frequently wearing bras
• Insufficient physical activity
• Not breastfeeding or breastfeeding briefly
• Smoking
• Using deodorant
• Using hormonal contraception
• Eating soy products
• Use of hormone replacement in menopause

Did you know that 25% of breast cancers can be avoided? The main factors involved are:

• Overweight and obesity
• Alcohol
• Too little exercise (physical inactivity)
• Breastfeeding (protective)

In addition, many rumors circulate about breast cancer. For example, bras and underwire bras would contribute to an increased risk of breast cancer. Scientists have investigated this thoroughly and you can read their conclusion in this article. There are also claims circulating about a possible link between deodorant use and breast cancer. Read more about it here. Other myths such as whether eating soy products increases your risk of breast cancer can be read in this article.

Statements about breast cancer

1. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. WHERE
2. More women die each year from breast cancer than from cardiovascular disease. ONWAR
3. There is nothing you can do yourself to reduce your risk of breast cancer. ONWAR
4. The risk of breast cancer is primarily hereditary. ONWAY
5. A woman with larger breasts is more likely to get breast cancer. ONWAR
6. The majority of women with breast cancer are over the age of 50. WHERE

Below are these 9 breast cancer alarm signs. Which ones have you heard of?

It is advisable to know your own breasts well. Look and feel your breasts regularly. That way you will quickly notice when something has changed. Changes to your breasts can be harmless, but they can also alert you to breast cancer. Therefore, discuss them with your doctor. It is best not to wait too long. Because the earlier breast cancer is discovered, the greater the chance of less invasive treatment and a cure. These nine warning signs everyone should know. Do you already know them?

You can find more about the 9 alarm signals here.

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