Cancer Test/Midterm

Question 0

use of rays to treat cancer

Answer 0

Radiation Therapy

Question 1

use of chemicals to treat cancer

Answer 1

Chemotherapy

Question 2

method used to diagnose cancer

Answer 2

Biopsy

Question 3

most common cancer in US

Answer 3

Skin Cancer

Question 4

2nd leading cause of cancer deaths in women

Answer 4

Breast Cancer

Question 5

leading cause of cancer deaths in US

Answer 5

Lung Cancer

Question 6

2nd leading cause of cancer deaths in US

Answer 6

Colon Cancer

Question 7

found in men over 55 (most commonly)

Answer 7

Prostate Cancer

Question 8

cancers of the immune system

Answer 8

Lymphoma

Question 9

cancers of the blood forming organs

Answer 9

Leukemia

Question 10

4 factors involved in deciding a treatment plan for a patient

Answer 10

1. type of cancer
2. whether the tumor can be spread
3. patient’s age
4. patient’s death

Question 11

4 ways to reduce your risk of cancer

Answer 11

1. be physically active
2. maintain a healthy weight
3. recognize the warning signs of cancer
4. avoid alcohol and tobacco

Question 12

What does the term cancer refer to?

Answer 12

It refers to the uncontrollable growth of abnormal cells in your body

Question 13

Name the 2 types of rumors related to cancer AND how are they different?

Answer 13

1. Benign- noncancerous, doesn’t usually spread

2. Malignant- cancerous, spreads quickly through blood

Question 14

What is a carcinogen AND why is it dangerous?

Answer 14

A carcinogen is a cancer-causing substance and it is dangerous because the majority of cancers are caused by them (found in tobacco)

Question 15

Which type of cancer is the most preventable AND why?

Answer 15

Lung cancer, because al, you have to do to prevent it is not smoke

Question 16

Why is it important to recognize the warning signs of cancer?

Answer 16

It is important because if you recognize them right away, you might be able to prevent cancer from becoming more dangerous and your survival rate goes up