Cancer and Age
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What is the age range in which most cancers occur?

  • All age groups are equally affected
  • <55 years old (correct)
  • >70 years old
  • 55-70 years old
  • Which type of cancer is more common in children and teenagers?

  • Chondrosarcoma
  • Osteosarcoma (correct)
  • Leiomyosarcoma
  • Multiple myeloma
  • What is the estimated percentage of cancer patients who have inherited mutations that predispose to cancer?

  • >20%
  • <5%
  • 5-10% (correct)
  • 10-20%
  • Which syndrome is characterized by a germ-line mutation in the p53 gene with the risk of development of cancers at different sites?

    <p>Li-Fraumeni syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best example of a defective DNA repair syndrome?

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

    Which condition is associated with an increased risk of gastrointestinal cancer?

    <p>Chronic atrophic gastritis of pernicious anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which benign neoplasia has a high risk of developing cancerous change in up to 50% of cases?

    <p>Villous adenoma of the colon</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    "Test Your Knowledge: Which Cancers Are More Common in Different Age Groups?" - Discover the varying predilections of cancer types in different age groups through this quiz. From childhood sarcomas to adult breast cancer, identify which cancers are more prevalent in certain stages of life and expand your understanding of cancer demographics.

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