Podcast
Questions and Answers
Approximately what percentage of males will develop invasive cancer in their lifetime?
Approximately what percentage of males will develop invasive cancer in their lifetime?
- 30%
- 40%
- 45% (correct)
- 38%
What is the estimated number of new cancer cases in the United States in 2012?
What is the estimated number of new cancer cases in the United States in 2012?
- 1.2 million
- 1.8 million
- 1.6 million (correct)
- 1.4 million
What is the estimated lifetime risk of dying from cancer for females?
What is the estimated lifetime risk of dying from cancer for females?
- 19% (correct)
- 21%
- 15%
- 17%
What is the term for the uncontrolled growth of cells that often forms a solid mass or tumor?
What is the term for the uncontrolled growth of cells that often forms a solid mass or tumor?
What is the term for the spreading of tumors to other areas of the body?
What is the term for the spreading of tumors to other areas of the body?
What genetic changes are required for cancer to progress toward metastasis?
What genetic changes are required for cancer to progress toward metastasis?
What is the age-standardized rate of cancer incidence in North America per 100,000 people?
What is the age-standardized rate of cancer incidence in North America per 100,000 people?
What is the correlation between cancer stage and disease severity?
What is the correlation between cancer stage and disease severity?
What is the primary factor in determining cancer severity?
What is the primary factor in determining cancer severity?
How are solid tumors classified?
How are solid tumors classified?
What is the ultimate cause of cancer-associated morbidity and mortality?
What is the ultimate cause of cancer-associated morbidity and mortality?
What is the relationship between proliferation and metastasis in cancer?
What is the relationship between proliferation and metastasis in cancer?
