Oncology 9-25-14

Question 1

What is the lifetime probability of developing cancer in men?

Answer 1

1 in 2

Question 2

What is the lifetime probability of developing cancer in women?

Answer 2

1 in 3

Question 3

What is the most common cause of cancer in men?

Answer 3

1) Prostate, 2) Lung, 3) Colon & rectum

Question 4

What is the most common cause of cancer in women?

Answer 4

1) Breast, 2) Lung, Colon & rectum

Question 5

What is the lifetime risk of developing breast cancer?

Answer 5

1 out of 9 11.1%

Question 6

• What is the gold standard for breast cancer screening?

Answer 6

Mammography

Question 7

What is the national average cancer screening diagnosis ratio?

Answer 7

2:1000

Question 8

What is the MMP cancer screening diagnosis ratio?

Answer 8

10:1000

Question 9

When should women stop screening for cervical cancer?

Answer 9

66

Question 10

*What is a big risk factor for colorectal cancer?

Answer 10

Age >50 (average risk)

Question 11

What lifestyle risk factors decrease the risk of colorectal cancer?

Answer 11

Exercise
Folic acid
Aspirin
Calcium, vitamin D
Screening

Question 12

What lifestyle risk factors increase the risk of colorectal cancer?

Answer 12

Obesity
Red meat
Alcohol
Smoking

Question 13

What is the recommended PSA level to proceed with a transrectal biopsy?

Answer 13

PSA >10 ng/ml

Question 14

*What is the Gold standard for prostate cancer diagnosis prostate biopsy

Answer 14

prostate biopsy

Question 15

What are s/sx of melanoma?

Answer 15

-Signs that a mole’s border is becoming more ragged

Spread of pigmentation beyond its border