Suspected Carcinogens

Question 1

What type of cancer is associated with alkylating agents?

Answer 1

Acute myeloid leukemia, bladder cancer

Alkylating agents are known carcinogens that can lead to various cancers.

Question 2

Which cancer is linked to androgens?

Answer 2

Prostate cancer

Androgens are hormones that can promote the growth of prostate cancer.

Question 3

Aromatic amines are primarily associated with which type of cancer?

Answer 3

Bladder cancer

Aromatic amines are chemicals found in certain dyes and are known carcinogens.

Question 4

Arsenic exposure is linked to which types of cancer?

Answer 4

Cancer of the lung, skin

Arsenic is a toxic element that poses significant health risks.

Question 5

What cancers are associated with asbestos exposure?

Answer 5

Cancer of the lung, pleura, peritoneum

Asbestos exposure is a well-documented risk factor for several cancers.

Question 6

What type of leukemia is associated with benzene exposure?

Answer 6

Acute myelocytic leukemia

Benzene is a solvent that is known to be carcinogenic.

Question 7

Which type of cancer is linked to chromium exposure?

Answer 7

Lung cancer

Chromium can be found in industrial settings and is a known carcinogen.

Question 8

Diethylstilbestrol (prenatal) exposure is linked to which cancer?

Answer 8

Vaginal cancer (clear cell)

Diethylstilbestrol was prescribed to pregnant women and has long-term effects on offspring.

Question 9

What types of lymphoma are associated with Epstein-Barr virus?

Answer 9

Burkitt’s lymphoma, nasal T-cell lymphoma

Epstein-Barr virus is a common virus that can lead to certain types of cancer.

Question 10

Which cancers are associated with estrogens?

Answer 10

Cancer of the endometrium, liver, breast

Estrogens can promote the growth of hormone-sensitive cancers.

Question 11

Ethyl alcohol is associated with which types of cancer?

Answer 11

Cancer of the breast, liver, esophagus, head and neck

Alcohol consumption is a recognized risk factor for multiple cancers.

Question 12

Helicobacter pylori infection is linked to which cancers?

Answer 12

Gastric cancer, gastric mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma

Helicobacter pylori is a bacterium that can cause stomach issues and is linked to cancer.

Question 13

What type of cancer is associated with Hepatitis B or C virus?

Answer 13

Liver cancer

Chronic hepatitis infections are significant risk factors for liver cancer.

Question 14

Human immunodeficiency virus is linked to which types of cancers?

Answer 14

Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Kaposi’s sarcoma, squamous cell carcinomas (especially of the urogenital tract)

HIV can lead to immunosuppression, increasing cancer risk.

Question 15

Which cancers are associated with Human papillomavirus (HPV)?

Answer 15

Cancers of the cervix, anus, oropharynx

HPV is a sexually transmitted virus that can lead to various cancers.

Question 16

What type of leukemia is associated with Human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1)?

Answer 16

Adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma

HTLV-1 is a retrovirus linked to specific blood cancers.

Question 17

Immunosuppressive agents are associated with which type of lymphoma?

Answer 17

Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma

(Azathioprine, Cyclosporine, Glucocorticoid)

Immunosuppressive therapies can increase the risk of certain lymphomas.

Question 18

What types of cancer are associated with ionizing radiation?

Answer 18

Breast, bladder, thyroid, soft tissue, bone, hematopoietic, and many more

Ionizing radiation is a known carcinogen affecting various tissues.

Question 19

What cancer is linked to nitrogen mustard gas exposure?

Answer 19

Cancer of the lung, head and neck, nasal sinuses

Nitrogen mustard gas is a chemical warfare agent with carcinogenic properties.

Question 20

Nickel dust exposure is linked to which type of cancer?

Answer 20

Lung cancer
Cancer of Nasal sinuses

Nickel is a metal that poses significant health risks in occupational settings.

Question 21

Diesel exhaust is associated with which type of cancer?

Answer 21

Lung cancer (miners)

Diesel exhaust is a complex mixture known to be carcinogenic.

Question 22

What type of cancer is associated with Phenacetin?

Answer 22

Cancer of the renal pelvis and bladder

Phenacetin is a pain reliever that has been linked to certain cancers.

Question 23

What are polycyclic hydrocarbons associated with?

Answer 23

Cancer of the lung, skin (especially squamous cell carcinoma of scrotal skin)

Polycyclic hydrocarbons are found in coal and tar and are known carcinogens.

Question 24

Radon gas exposure is linked to which cancer?

Answer 24

Lung cancer

Radon gas is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that increases lung cancer risk.

Question 25

Schistosomiasis is associated with which type of cancer?

Answer 25

Bladder cancer ## Footnote Schistosomiasis is a parasitic infection that can lead to bladder cancer.

Question 26

Sunlight (ultraviolet) exposure is linked to which types of cancer?

Answer 26

Skin cancer (squamous cell and melanoma) ## Footnote UV radiation from sunlight is a major risk factor for skin cancers.

Question 27

Tobacco use is associated with which types of cancers?

Answer 27

Lung cancer, bladder cancer (squamous cell), cancer of the upper aerodigestive tract ## Footnote Tobacco is one of the leading causes of cancer worldwide.

Question 28

Vinyl chloride exposure is linked to which cancer?

Answer 28

Liver cancer (angiosarcoma) ## Footnote Vinyl chloride is used in the production of PVC and is a known carcinogen.