Chapter 12.5 Flashcards
percent of breast cancer cases diagnosed in women over 50
80%
percentage that physical activity can lower risk
58%
malignant melanoma
skin cancer melanin
ABCDE melanaoma
Asymmetry
border irregularity
colour
diameter
evolving
what age group is at the greatest risk for testicular cancer
17-34
age group at highest risk for ovarian cancer
over 60
how often should a women over the age of 40 have a cancer-related check up
every 3 years
leukemia strikes more children than adults
t or f
f
percent of men and women that are likely to develop cancer in their lifetime
44 and 41
two image technologies to spot cancer
MRI (magnets) and CAT (radiation to view internal organ not seen on x-ray) scan
7 warning size of cancer
1) bowel and bladder habit change
2)sore that doesnt heal
3)unusal bleeding or discharge
4) thickening or lump
5) indigestion/difficulty swallowing
6)obvious change in wart or mole
7)nagging cough or hoarsness
radiotherapy vs chemotherapy
radiation and used for localized
drugs and used for metastasized