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