Question 1

What percentage of lung cancers are associated with cigarette smoking?

Accepted Answer

A)  55
B)  68
C)  78
D)  87E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Complementary cancer treatments for women include mind-body treatments, which includes use of herbs and aromatherapy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The leading risk factor for breast cancer is:

Accepted Answer

A)  growing older
B)  alcohol abuse
C)  obesity
D)  trauma to a breastE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Exposure to radon can increase a woman's risk of cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Name and describe four Complementary and Alternative treatments for cancer.

Accepted Answer

1. Acupuncture: This traditional Chinese...

Question 6

Breast cancer surpassed lung cancer as the leading cause of cancer death in women in 1987.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In 2012 it was estimated that almost _______ women would be diagnosed with cancer and of those, ________________ would die from the disease

Accepted Answer

A)  200,00; 100,000
B)  325,000; 155,000
C)  790,000; 275,000
D)  one million; 350,000E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Approximately one third of all cancers are related to diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Grace has battled ovarian cancer that had metastasized; she lived past the 5-year survival rate.She has a ____ chance of beating the disease.

Accepted Answer

A)  25%
B)  35%
C)  45%
D)  55%E) A) and C)
F) B) and C) C

Question 10

Heavy alcohol consumption is positively associated with reproductive cancers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

List and explain 10 protective factors that aid in preventing cancer.

Accepted Answer

1. Healthy Diet: Consuming a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins can help reduce the risk of developing cancer.

2. Regular Exercise: Engaging in regular physical activity can help maintain a healthy weight and reduce the risk of certain types of cancer.

3. Avoiding Tobacco: Not smoking or quitting smoking can significantly lower the risk of developing lung, throat, and other types of cancer.

4. Limiting Alcohol Consumption: Excessive alcohol consumption has been linked to an increased risk of developing certain types of cancer, so limiting alcohol intake can help prevent cancer.

5. Sun Protection: Protecting the skin from harmful UV rays by using sunscreen, wearing protective clothing, and seeking shade can help prevent skin cancer.

6. Vaccinations: Getting vaccinated against certain viruses, such as HPV and hepatitis B, can help prevent infections that are linked to an increased risk of developing cancer.

7. Regular Screenings: Undergoing regular screenings for cancer, such as mammograms and colonoscopies, can help detect cancer at an early stage when it is more treatable.

8. Environmental Awareness: Being aware of potential environmental carcinogens and taking steps to minimize exposure to them can help prevent cancer.

9. Stress Management: Managing stress through techniques such as meditation, yoga, and therapy can help support overall health and reduce the risk of cancer.

10. Genetic Counseling: For individuals with a family history of cancer, seeking genetic counseling and testing can help identify potential risk factors and take proactive measures to prevent cancer.

Question 12

Match between columns
                        Premises: Leukemia
Carcinoma.
Lymphoma
Sarcoma.

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Tends to invade surrounding tissue and to is...

Question 13

Sources of UV rays can cause basal cell, squamous cell or melanoma cancers.Which of the following is not a source of UVA or UVB:

Accepted Answer

A)  midday sun
B)  sun lamps
C)  tanning beds
D)  morning sunE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

African American women have the highest rates of breast cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

All of the following have been identified as causes of cancer except:

Accepted Answer

A)  preservatives
B)  ultraviolet rays
C)  carcinogenic chemicals
D)  trans fatE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Women who were using Estrogen Replacement Therapy (ERT) for longer than 10 years have twice the rate of ovarian cancer than women who are not using ERT.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Melanoma is the most curable form of skin cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The most common type of cancer found in the U.S:

Accepted Answer

A)  carcinoma
B)  sarcoma
C)  lymphoma
D)  leukemiaE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

By transplanting ________, patients are better able to receive and tolerate high doses of chemotherapy, radiation or both.

Accepted Answer

A)  red cells
B)  epithelial cells
C)  white cells
D)  stem cellsE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

This ethnic group has the highest reported rates of cancer in women is ________; secondly are ___________ women.

Accepted Answer

A)  Alaska-Native; Caucasian
B)  Caucasian; Hispanic
C)  African American; Caucasian
D)  Hispanic/Latino; Alaska-NativeE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

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Exposure to radon can increase a woman's risk of cancer.

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African American women have the highest rates of breast cancer.

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Melanoma is the most curable form of skin cancer.

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The leading risk factor for breast cancer is:

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Exposure to radon can increase a woman's risk of cancer.

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Sources of UV rays can cause basal cell, squamous cell or melanoma cancers.Which of the following is not a source of UVA or UVB:

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African American women have the highest rates of breast cancer.

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All of the following have been identified as causes of cancer except:

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Women who were using Estrogen Replacement Therapy (ERT) for longer than 10 years have twice the rate of ovarian cancer than women who are not using ERT.

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Melanoma is the most curable form of skin cancer.

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