True/False MCQ · Benign and Malignant Breast Disease
Concerning risk factors for breast cancer, the following statements are correct:
- AEarly menarche increases the risk
- BNulliparity increases the risk
- CLate menopause increases the risk
- DBreastfeeding increases the risk
- EA family history of breast or ovarian cancer increases the risk
Show answers and explanation
- A. True
- B. True
- C. True
- D. False: Breastfeeding is protective and reduces breast cancer risk, rather than increasing it.
- E. True
Risk factors for breast cancer
Increased risk
- Increasing age.
- Hormonal/reproductive: early menarche, nulliparity, late menopause, postmenopausal HRT.
- Inherited gene mutations (e.g. BRCA) and a family history of breast or ovarian cancer.
- Personal history of breast cancer; previous chest radiation; alcohol.
Protective
Breastfeeding is associated with a reduced risk of breast cancer, as is early/multiple childbearing - so breastfeeding does not increase risk.
Why A is true
Early menarche increases risk (longer oestrogen exposure).
Why B is true
Nulliparity increases risk.
Why C is true
Late menopause increases risk.
Why D is false
Breastfeeding is protective, reducing risk.
Why E is true
Family history of breast or ovarian cancer increases risk.
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