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Match the following types of cancer with their primary risk factors:
Match the following types of cancer with their primary risk factors:
Lung and bronchus = Smoking, pollution, and asbestos Prostate = Hormones Breast = Hormones Colon and rectum = Smoking
Match the following types of cancer with their corresponding gender:
Match the following types of cancer with their corresponding gender:
Prostate = Male Breast = Female Lung and bronchus = Both Colon and rectum = Both
Match the following types of cancer with their corresponding order of mortality:
Match the following types of cancer with their corresponding order of mortality:
Lung and bronchus = 1st in males, 2nd in females Prostate = 2nd in males Breast = 1st in females Colon and rectum = 3rd in both males and females
What percentage of all cancer deaths is attributed to tobacco usage?
What percentage of all cancer deaths is attributed to tobacco usage?
At what age is the median age of cancer diagnosis?
At what age is the median age of cancer diagnosis?
What percentage of cancers are inherited-type cancers?
What percentage of cancers are inherited-type cancers?
What is the benefit of estrogen-replacement treatment in post-menopausal women?
What is the benefit of estrogen-replacement treatment in post-menopausal women?
Why are older cells less capable of repairing themselves?
Why are older cells less capable of repairing themselves?
By quitting smoking, a person can decrease their risk of cancer-related mortality by what percentage?
By quitting smoking, a person can decrease their risk of cancer-related mortality by what percentage?
What is the primary goal of primary prevention strategies for cancer?
What is the primary goal of primary prevention strategies for cancer?
Which of the following is a risk factor for liver cancer?
Which of the following is a risk factor for liver cancer?
What is the purpose of the PAP smear?
What is the purpose of the PAP smear?
Which of the following is a result of high alcohol consumption?
Which of the following is a result of high alcohol consumption?
What is the role of antioxidants in cancer prevention?
What is the role of antioxidants in cancer prevention?
What is the purpose of the Gardasil vaccine?
What is the purpose of the Gardasil vaccine?
What is the primary risk factor for cervical cancer?
What is the primary risk factor for cervical cancer?
What is the result of physical inactivity?
What is the result of physical inactivity?
What is the role of immunologic factors in cancer risk?
What is the role of immunologic factors in cancer risk?
What is the purpose of community education programs in cancer prevention?
What is the purpose of community education programs in cancer prevention?
What is the recommended age range for women to start screening with a mammogram every year?
What is the recommended age range for women to start screening with a mammogram every year?
Who should consider screening with MRI and mammograms starting at age 30?
Who should consider screening with MRI and mammograms starting at age 30?
What is a recommended frequency for mammograms for women 55 and older?
What is a recommended frequency for mammograms for women 55 and older?
What is the recommended duration for breast cancer screening?
What is the recommended duration for breast cancer screening?
What is an important aspect of breast cancer screening for women at average risk?
What is an important aspect of breast cancer screening for women at average risk?
Who should decide when to start screening with MRI and mammograms for high-risk women?
Who should decide when to start screening with MRI and mammograms for high-risk women?
What is the recommended age range for yearly screening for lung cancer with a low-dose CT scan?
What is the recommended age range for yearly screening for lung cancer with a low-dose CT scan?
What is the term for a tumor that develops during the blastula embryonic phase?
What is the term for a tumor that develops during the blastula embryonic phase?
What is the purpose of the TNM classification system?
What is the purpose of the TNM classification system?
What is the term for the examination of a tumor for cellular maturity and characteristics?
What is the term for the examination of a tumor for cellular maturity and characteristics?
What is the term for a tumor marker that is used to detect prostate cancer?
What is the term for a tumor marker that is used to detect prostate cancer?
What is the purpose of biopsy in cancer diagnosis?
What is the purpose of biopsy in cancer diagnosis?
What is the term for the type of tumor that originates from epithelial cells?
What is the term for the type of tumor that originates from epithelial cells?
What is the term for the change in bowel or bladder habits that is a warning sign of cancer?
What is the term for the change in bowel or bladder habits that is a warning sign of cancer?
What is the grade of cancer that is characterized by cells that are very abnormal and poorly differentiated?
What is the grade of cancer that is characterized by cells that are very abnormal and poorly differentiated?
Who should get a primary HPV test every 5 years?
Who should get a primary HPV test every 5 years?
What is the term for the spread of cancer from the primary site to other parts of the body?
What is the term for the spread of cancer from the primary site to other parts of the body?
At what age should men start talking to a healthcare provider about the pros and cons of prostate cancer testing?
At what age should men start talking to a healthcare provider about the pros and cons of prostate cancer testing?
What is the recommended screening schedule for people with a history of a serious cervical pre-cancer?
What is the recommended screening schedule for people with a history of a serious cervical pre-cancer?
Who is at a higher risk for colorectal cancer and should talk to a doctor about a different testing schedule?
Who is at a higher risk for colorectal cancer and should talk to a doctor about a different testing schedule?
What is the recommended age to start screening for colorectal cancer?
What is the recommended age to start screening for colorectal cancer?
Which of the following is a recommended screening test for colorectal cancer?
Which of the following is a recommended screening test for colorectal cancer?
Who should not be tested for cervical cancer?
Who should not be tested for cervical cancer?
What is the recommended age to start screening for breast cancer?
What is the recommended age to start screening for breast cancer?
Which of the following is a risk factor for breast cancer?
Which of the following is a risk factor for breast cancer?
What is the purpose of the screening guidelines for the early detection of cancer?
What is the purpose of the screening guidelines for the early detection of cancer?
What is the primary principle behind immunotherapy in cancer treatment?
What is the primary principle behind immunotherapy in cancer treatment?
What is the common characteristic of the five categories of immunotherapy?
What is the common characteristic of the five categories of immunotherapy?
What is the main advantage of using immunotherapy as a cancer treatment?
What is the main advantage of using immunotherapy as a cancer treatment?
What is the main difference between immunotherapy and biotherapy?
What is the main difference between immunotherapy and biotherapy?
What is the primary goal of biotherapy in cancer treatment?
What is the primary goal of biotherapy in cancer treatment?
What is the main limitation of immunotherapy as a cancer treatment?
What is the main limitation of immunotherapy as a cancer treatment?
What is the primary function of Interferon in biotherapy?
What is the primary function of Interferon in biotherapy?
What is the most common side effect of Interleukin in biotherapy?
What is the most common side effect of Interleukin in biotherapy?
What is the purpose of injecting a radioactive isotope in or around the tumor site prior to surgery?
What is the purpose of injecting a radioactive isotope in or around the tumor site prior to surgery?
What is the function of Hematopoietic Growth Factors in biotherapy?
What is the function of Hematopoietic Growth Factors in biotherapy?
What is the purpose of Monoclonal Antibodies in biotherapy?
What is the purpose of Monoclonal Antibodies in biotherapy?
What is the goal of determining the maximum treatment dose of radiation in radiotherapy?
What is the goal of determining the maximum treatment dose of radiation in radiotherapy?
What is the purpose of Mohs surgery in cancer treatment?
What is the purpose of Mohs surgery in cancer treatment?
What is the main purpose of Phase I clinical trials in biotherapy?
What is the main purpose of Phase I clinical trials in biotherapy?
What is the purpose of Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplantation in cancer treatment?
What is the purpose of Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplantation in cancer treatment?
What is the primary risk of radiotherapy on certain tissues?
What is the primary risk of radiotherapy on certain tissues?
What is the purpose of simulation in patient preparation for external radiotherapy?
What is the purpose of simulation in patient preparation for external radiotherapy?
What is the purpose of surgical margins in cancer surgery?
What is the purpose of surgical margins in cancer surgery?
What is the purpose of lymph node dissection in cancer surgery?
What is the purpose of lymph node dissection in cancer surgery?
What is the benefit of pre-operative radiation in cancer treatment?
What is the benefit of pre-operative radiation in cancer treatment?
What is the purpose of sentinal lymph node dissection in cancer surgery?
What is the purpose of sentinal lymph node dissection in cancer surgery?
What is the purpose of a lymphoscintigram in cancer treatment?
What is the purpose of a lymphoscintigram in cancer treatment?
What is the purpose of adjuvant therapy in cancer treatment?
What is the purpose of adjuvant therapy in cancer treatment?
What is the primary goal of patient education in cancer treatment?
What is the primary goal of patient education in cancer treatment?
What is the purpose of sentinel node biopsy in cancer treatment?
What is the purpose of sentinel node biopsy in cancer treatment?
What is the primary goal of radiosensitivity in cancer treatment?
What is the primary goal of radiosensitivity in cancer treatment?
