Epidemiology of cancer H&S

Question 1

Most common cancers in males

Answer 1

1. Prostate
2. Lung
3. Bowel
4. Bladder
5. Kidney
6. Non-Hodgkin
7. Malignant melanoma

Question 2

Most common cancers in females

Answer 2

1. Breast
2. Lung
3. Bowel
4. Uterus
5. Malignant melanoma
6. Ovary
7. Non-hodgkin lymphoma

Question 3

Causes of cancer

Answer 3

• Infections
• Radiation
• Lifestyle
• Occupational
• Hormonal
• Genetics

Question 4

Cancer control

Answer 4

Prevention: legal and lifestyle changes, vaccinations
Screening: early detection and diagnosis
Disease management: improving treatments and QOL

Question 5

Risk factors which can be prevented to avoid cancer

Answer 5

• Tobacco
• Obesity
• Insufficient diet
• Physical inactivity
• Alcohol
• STIs
• Air pollution