Cancer in NZ

Question 1

Most Prevalent Cancers in NZ?

Answer 1

1. Lung, Bowel, Breast

Question 2

Lung Cancer Occurs Mainly in what demographics?

Answer 2

40-70 yrlds, leading cause of death in males

Question 3

Risk Factors of Lung Cancer?

Answer 3

Tobacco Smoke, Passive smoking and Occupational exposure

Question 4

Signs and Symptoms of Lung Cancer?

Answer 4

Persistent, worsening cough, coughing up blood, recurrent chest infections

Question 5

Prevention & Treatment of Lung Cancer?

Answer 5

Cessation of Smoking, surgery, radiation and chemo

Question 6

Bowel Cancer demographics?

Answer 6

50+ adults and slightly more prevalent in males

Question 7

Risk factors of bowel cancer?

Answer 7

Increasing age, low fiber diet, and UC, Polyps

Question 8

Risk Factors for breast cancer?

Answer 8

70% cases in 50+> women, first degree relative and mutations in BRCA1 (Chr 17) and BRCA2 (Chr 13)

Question 9

BRCA1 predisposes to?

Answer 9

Breast & Ovarian cancer

Question 10

Treatment of Breast Cancer?

Answer 10

Presence or absence of ER, PR and HER2, receptors determine best treatment

Question 11

Skin Cancer is the ______in NZ?

Answer 11

Highest prevalence in the world

Question 12

What is the greatest risk factor for cervical cancer?

Answer 12

HPV