18 Questions
What is the most common cancer in females, after non-malignant skin cancer?
Breast cancer
Which type of cancer becomes deadly when it spreads, forming secondary tumors?
Breast cancer
What is the leading mortal cancer in Canada, with a 5-year survival rate of less than 20%?
Lung cancer
Which type of cancer often has no symptoms but can be detected through regular screening methods?
Prostate cancer
What common symptom may indicate prostate cancer?
Changes in urinary frequency or flow
Which type of cancer begins with polyps and can progress through several stages before becoming cancerous?
Colorectal cancer
What can advanced tumours with a blood supply do in the body?
All of the above
Which type of cancer does not produce tumours but shares the property of uncontrolled multiplication?
Leukemia
What is the most deadly form of skin cancer?
Malignant melanoma
Which risk factor is associated with an increased likelihood of developing melanoma?
History of childhood sunburn or intense sun exposure
How can immune system cancers affect the body?
Leave the body more vulnerable to infection
What is the main characteristic of malignant melanoma?
Considered the most deadly form of skin cancer
What is the defining characteristic of a malignant tumor compared to a benign tumor?
Malignant tumors invade blood or lymphatic vessels and can spread
How does cancer cause damage leading to death in the body?
By disrupting the normal functioning of organs
What role do mutations play in the development of cancer?
Mutations cause uncontrolled cell division
Which of the following is NOT a cause of cancer according to the text?
Consumption of genetically modified foods
What is the process called when cancer cells spread to distant sites and form secondary tumors?
Metastasis
Which of the following is a known carcinogen mentioned in the text?
Aflatoxins
Explore how tumors, both benign and malignant, can impact blood vessels and nerves, disrupting normal body function. Learn about the effects of immune system cancers and blood cancers on the body's vulnerability to infections and uncontrolled cell multiplication. Delve into the role of advanced tumors in sapping energy and nutrients from the body.
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