Breast Cancer Awareness Crossword Puzzle

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  1. 1. A specialized X-ray of the breast used for early detection.
  2. 4. The care, love, and encouragement given by friends, family, and the community.
  3. 8. The month dedicated to breast cancer awareness globally.
  4. 10. A medical treatment that uses strong medicines or drugs to destroy cancer cells.
  5. 12. A medical procedure to remove a small sample of tissue for testing.
  6. 14. The study of heredity, which is important for understanding BRCA1 and BRCA2.
  7. 16. The color most associated with breast cancer awareness.
  8. 17. A period when the signs and symptoms of cancer have partially or completely disappeared.
  9. 19. A small, folded loop of fabric worn to show support for a cause.
  10. 20. A medical term meaning a tumor is cancerous.
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  1. 2. A surgical procedure to remove breast tissue to treat or prevent cancer.
  2. 3. A medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating cancer.
  3. 5. A term of empowerment for someone who has completed their cancer treatment.
  4. 6. A feeling of expectation and desire for a positive outcome; a common theme in awareness campaigns.
  5. 7. An abnormal mass or growth of tissue.
  6. 9. A treatment that uses high-energy beams, such as X-rays, to target and kill cancer cells.
  7. 11. painless diagnostic test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the inside of the body.
  8. 13. A medical term meaning a tumor or growth is not cancerous.
  9. 15. The process of regularly checking for disease when there are no symptoms.
  10. 18. A thickened area or bump that is often the first physical sign noticed during a self-exam.