cancer care Flashcards
1
Q
risk factors can be…
A
modifiable or non-modifiable
2
Q
modifiable
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reduced by lifestyle or environmental changes
3
Q
strong association between smoking and these cancers
A
Lung Oral cavity Oesophagus Bladder Kidney
4
Q
Environmental Pollutants:
A
Second-hand tobacco smoke and radon cause certain type of lung cancer
5
Q
potential risk factors = dietary factors
A
Fruits and non-starchy vegetables = protect ag mouth, oesophagus&stomach
alcohol =mouth,
oesophagus, breast, colorectal and liver cancer
