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Did you know this about Breast Cancer?

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                                      Did you know this about Breast Cancer?  Please take this Quiz:   True/False 1.     Even one drink of alcohol a day can increase your risk for breast cancer. 2.     Mammograms can miss cancers 30% of the time. 3.     In women with dense breasts, ultrasound (USG) was more accurate and more sensitive in detecting breast cancers regardless of age groups.   4.     If you had a recent MMG (mammogram) and it was normal and you find a breast lump, you still need to get it evaluated. 5.     Processed sugar and red meat can increase your risk for breast cancer. 6.     Fruits and vegetables (especially cruciferous vegetables) can lower your risk.   7.     Frequent depression and negative emotional experiences  were associated with the development of early onset breast cancer. 8.     The  USPSTF  recommends screening mammography every 2 years for women aged 40 to 74 years of age (at average risk for breast cancer). 9.     Mela