Quiz: How to Help Protect Your Bones and Breasts
Now that you've learned about osteoporosis and invasive breast cancer, you can evaluate your understanding with this True/False quiz.
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- Osteoporosis is often a silent disease. If I have it, my bones are probably brittle and can easily break.
True. The features of osteoporosis are low bone mass and weakening of bone tissue. It leads to fragile bones and an increased likelihood of spine, hip, and/or wrist fractures.
- A mammogram is an important screening tool for the early diagnosis of invasive breast cancer.
True. A mammogram won't prevent invasive breast cancer, but it is an effective way to detect invasive breast cancer early.
- Yearly mammograms are recommended for all women age 40 and above.
- There is no way to help prevent osteoporosis or low bone density.
False. There are many steps you can take to help prevent osteoporosis.
- Eat a balanced diet rich in calcium and vitamin D
- Exercise regularly
- Avoid smoking or excessive alcohol
- Take medication when appropriate
- Monitor medications that may cause bone loss
Read about the many things you can do now to help prevent osteoporosis.
- If I don't have a family history of invasive breast cancer, I don't need to worry about my risk.
False. It is estimated that about 80% of women with invasive breast cancer do not have a family history of the disease. Only 20% of U.S. women diagnosed with invasive breast cancer have family history of the disease. These data are based on approximately 148,000 postmenopausal women participating in the Women's Health Initiative study wherein 2.2 percent (3,236) developed invasive breast cancer over 5 years. Learn more about invasive breast cancer risk factors.
- Invasive breast cancer likelihood increases with age for postmenopausal women.
True. As a woman ages, her risk for developing invasive breast cancer increases:
- From ages 30 to 39, 1 out of 233 women is expected to be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer
- From ages 40 to 49, 1 out of 69 women is expected to be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer
- From ages 50 to 59, 1 out of 38 women is expected to be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer
- From ages 60 to 69, 1 out of 27 women is expected to be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer
- I can tell if EVISTA is working in my body.
False. You will not be able to tell if EVISTA is working based on how you feel. Although you may not feel any different, EVISTA has been shown to reduce the risk of spinal fractures in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. Learn more about the benefits of EVISTA.
- Osteoporosis can't be treated once I have it.
False. If you have osteoporosis, you may improve your bone health by attending to key areas of your diet and lifestyle. You can also ask your healthcare professional about the benefits of taking a prescription medication to help reduce your risk of fractures due to osteoporosis.























