Are You Aware of the Warning Signs?
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Which of the following is a possible sign or symptom of cancer?

  • Muscle soreness
  • Dry skin
  • Frequent headaches
  • Unexplained weight loss (correct)

    • What is the leading cause of cancer deaths?

  • Excessive alcohol consumption
  • Poor diet
  • Tobacco use (correct)
  • Obesity

    • What can reduce the risk of developing certain cancers?

  • Smoking
  • Excessive alcohol consumption
  • Maintaining a healthy weight (correct)
  • Eating processed meat

    • Which of the following is a common symptom of paraneoplastic syndromes?

    <p>Altered mental state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common site for metastasis?

    <p>Stomach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of cancers are due to genetic mutations from environmental and lifestyle factors?

    <p>90-95%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substance is responsible for the majority of lung cancer cases?

    <p>Tobacco smoke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common type of cancer in males?

    <p>Stomach cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the hallmarks of cancer?

    <p>Limited number of cell divisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average five-year survival rate for cancer in the United States?

    <p>66%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the etymology of the word 'cancer'?

    <p>It comes from the ancient Greek word 'καρκίνος', meaning 'crab' and 'tumor'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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