9: Adult Cancer

Question 1

1 most common cancer (females).

Answer 1

Breast cancer

Question 2

The relative frequency of deaths in a population; death rate.

Answer 2

Mortality

Question 3

Most deadly cancer (by percentage).

Answer 3

Prostate cancer

Question 4

T/F Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in women.

Answer 4

False. #2 to lung cancer.

Question 5

1 cancer mortality deaths (by number, not percentage).

Answer 5

Lung cancer

Question 6

T/F Cancer is the #1 cause of death.

Answer 6

False. #2.

Question 7

This records treatment, therapy, or surgery and guides subsequent healthcare (radiation to chest indicates need for more frequent mammograms). Can help relocating patients with new providers.

Answer 7

Survivorship Plan

Question 8

1 most common cancer (males).

Answer 8

Prostate cancer

Question 9

1 most common cancer (males and females).

Answer 9

Lung cancer

Question 10

Pancreatic cancer is more prevalent in which race?

Answer 10

AA

Question 11

The relative incidence of disease.

Answer 11

Morbidity