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breastcancer_knowledge.sPubDate = "10/24/2007 8:49:34 PM GMT";
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breastcancer_knowledge.appHeader = "Test your breast cancer knowledge";
breastcancer_knowledge.appDeck = new Array("No one knows the exact causes of breast cancer, but research suggests there are steps you can take to reduce your risk of developing the disease. Take the quiz from Breastcancer.org to brush up on the basic facts. This questionnaire is for educational purposes only. It should not be used as a substitute for medical consultation with a qualified health professional.","");
breastcancer_knowledge.appFooter = "Source: Breastcancer.org";
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breastcancer_knowledge[1][0] = new Array("Which food or drink has been linked to a higher risk for developing breast cancer?");
breastcancer_knowledge[1].answer = "All types of alcohol, including red wine, beer or liquor can contribute to the risk of developing breast cancer in women, according to recent research. Women who have one or two drinks a day can increase their breast cancer risk by 10 percent. Women who have three drinks a day or more can increase their risk by 30 percent. While the American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute suggest limiting how much red meat you eat, especially if it is high in fat, processed or barbecued, the evidence linking meat consumption to cancer is unclear. Simple steps like eating more fruits, vegetables and fiber-rich foods, while also reducing high-fat foods and alcohol, can help lower your risk.";
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breastcancer_knowledge[2][0] = new Array("Women who carry excess weight around the waist have a greater risk of developing breast cancer.");
breastcancer_knowledge[2].answer = "a. In general, excess body weight is a risk factor for breast cancer, but studies reveal that women who primarily carry extra weight around their tummy area (a familiar complaint among perimenopausal and menopausal women in their 40s and 50s) may be at a greater risk of developing the disease, compared to women whose weight is evenly distributed. Women who gain more than 20 pounds after menopause increase their risk by nearly 20 percent, but if they're able to shed the pounds, they can reduce their risk by as much as 23 percent, according to the Mayo Clinic. One study showed that as little as 1 1/4 to 2 /12 hours of brisk walking per week reduced a woman's breast cancer risk by 18 percent.";
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breastcancer_knowledge[3][0] = new Array("Breast-feeding decreases your chances of getting breast cancer. ");
breastcancer_knowledge[3].answer = "Research has shown that nursing a baby decreases the risk of developing breast malignancies, particularly in pre-menopausal women. One recent study found that women who breast-fed for a year had a slightly lower breast cancer risk than women who didn't breast-feed. These benefits doubled when women breast-fed for two years, with risk decreasing further for women who nursed for more than two years cumulatively. Researchers think this is due in part to hormonal changes brought on by breast-feeding, such as suppression of ovulation, elimination of certain carcinogens from breast tissue, and changes in cell structure. <br> ";
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breastcancer_knowledge[4][0] = new Array("Researchers have yet to prove that which one of the following factors affects your risk of getting breast cancer: ");
breastcancer_knowledge[4].answer = "Unlike factors such as your age, exercise regimen, and whether you've had hormone replacement therapy (HRT), foods that contain preservatives have not been proven to affect the risk for breast cancer &#151; although you should probably limit your intake anyway. Women should talk to their doctors about the pros and cons of taking daily combined HRT (estrogen and progesterone), as it could increase your chances of developing breast cancer by about 25 percent, according to results from the Women's Health Initiative. ";
breastcancer_knowledge[4][1] = new Array("a. hormone replacement therapy",'',0);
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breastcancer_knowledge[4][3] = new Array("c. preservatives in food",'',1);
breastcancer_knowledge[4][4] = new Array("d. getting older",'',0);

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breastcancer_knowledge[5][0] = new Array("A monthly breast self-exam is the most effective way to detect breast cancer. ");
breastcancer_knowledge[5].answer = "High quality, film-screen mammography is the most reliable way to find breast cancer as early as possible, when it is most curable, according to Breastcancer.org. Usually, by the time a breast cancer lump can be felt, it is larger than the average size of cancer first found by a mammogram. Performing breast self-exams and getting breast exams by your doctor in your 20s and 30s are also extremely important. About 25 percent of breast cancers are found only on breast examination (not on the mammogram), about 35 percent are found on mammography alone, and 40 percent are found by both physical exam and mammography. Keep all of your bases covered.";
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breastcancer_knowledge[6][0] = new Array("A positive attitude increases your odds of beating breast cancer. ");
breastcancer_knowledge[6].answer = "While most cancer support groups can probably provide anecdotal examples of how positive thinking helped a patient overcome cancer, there's no scientific proof to support that a \"fighting spirit\" makes a big difference in the final outcome. According to a 2004 study that involved 304 lung cancer patients, conducted by Penelope Schofield and her colleagues at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne, Australia, there was no evidence that a high level of optimism prior to treatment enhanced survival. However, the study did underscore the importance of optimism in relation to quality of life. ";
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breastcancer_knowledge[7][0] = new Array("Women with a smaller bust size have a lower risk of getting breast cancer.");
breastcancer_knowledge[7].answer = "Breast size is not a major risk factor for breast cancer, which is why men, who have almost no breast tissue, can also get the disease. Increasingly, though, breast density is being recognized as a risk factor. The mechanism behind this increased risk is unknown, according to the Mayo Clinic. ";
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