Lung Cancer Risks and Risk Factors

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What type of cancer starts in the blood-forming cells of the bone marrow?

Sarcoma

Leukemia (correct)

Lymphoma

Carcinoma

What is the prefix that means 'blood cell' in the naming of cancers?

lipo-

erythro- (correct)

myelo-

hepato-

What is a common symptom of cancer mentioned in the text?

Sudden mood changes

Increased appetite

Unusual hair growth

Abdominal swelling and/or pain (correct)

What type of cancer starts in the cells that line the inner surface of organs?

Carcinoma Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the immune system in relation to cancer?

To recognize and destroy cancer cells Signup and view all the answers

What is a type of immune cell that can destroy infected cells and tumor cells?

Natural killer cell Signup and view all the answers

What is a risk factor for breast, colon, and prostate cancer?

Eating a diet high in fat Signup and view all the answers

What is a risk factor for lung cancer?

Occupational exposure to asbestos Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of breastfeeding?

Decreases the risk of cancer Signup and view all the answers

What is a type of disease that may cause colon cancer?

Ulcerative colitis Signup and view all the answers

What is a risk factor for cancer?

Being overweight or obese Signup and view all the answers

How many Americans die from lung cancer every year?

150,000 Signup and view all the answers

What is the most significant cause of death from cancer among Americans?

Lung cancer Signup and view all the answers

How many times more likely is a smoker to develop lung cancer than someone with no risk factors?

What is the combined risk of lung cancer for someone who smokes and has been exposed to asbestos?

59 times the risk Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of lung cancer that may not appear until the cancer has progressed?

A nagging cough or hoarseness Signup and view all the answers

Why may cancer growing in a restricted space cause symptoms earlier than cancer growing in a space with lots of room?

Because the cancer may cause symptoms when it grows large enough to compress surrounding tissues Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of treating cancer early?

Cancer is more likely to be cured Signup and view all the answers

How many warning signals of cancer are listed in the text?

7 Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the word CAUTION in the context of cancer?

It stands for the seven warning signs of cancer Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible warning sign of cancer, according to the American Cancer Society?

Sudden depression Signup and view all the answers

What is a common neurological symptom associated with cancer?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible respiratory symptom of cancer?

Bleeding in the lungs Signup and view all the answers

What is a diagnostic test used to detect cancer?

Biopsy Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of internal radiation therapy?

To implant radioactive material directly into the patient's body Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the leading causes of death worldwide?

Cancer Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the machine that precisely targets cancer cells with high-energy radiation beams?

Linear Accelerator Signup and view all the answers

How many types of cancer are there?

Around 100 Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the treatment that uses drugs to prevent blood vessel growth in the lung?

Chemotherapy Signup and view all the answers

What is the mortality rate of lung cancer in men?

13% Signup and view all the answers