Oncology and Cancer History Quiz
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What is a common symptom of cancer according to the text?

  • Reduced appetite
  • Persistent cough or trouble breathing (correct)
  • Increased energy levels
  • Improved skin tone

    • What is the primary cause of cancer according to the text?

  • Environmental toxins
  • Genetic mutations (correct)
  • Poor diet
  • Viral infections

    • What is a risk factor for cancer mentioned in the text?

  • Age (correct)
  • Obesity
  • Smoking
  • Stress

    • Which of these is NOT a common symptom of cancer?

    <p>Improved bowel habits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a symptom of cancer mentioned in the text?

    <p>Persistent indigestion or discomfort after eating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most likely reason why cancer is more common in older adults according to the text?

    <p>Cancer takes time to develop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of pain in people with cancer?

    <p>Cancer itself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of fatigue in people undergoing cancer treatment?

    <p>Chemotherapy or radiation therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of difficulty breathing in people with cancer?

    <p>Cancer itself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most effective way to prevent or decrease nausea caused by cancer treatments?

    <p>Medications and other treatments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of weight loss in people with cancer?

    <p>Cancer stealing nutrients from normal cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most effective way to manage weight loss in people with cancer?

    <p>There is no effective way to manage weight loss in cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the components of oncology mentioned in the text?

    <p>Genetic testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of cancer according to the text?

    <p>Uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about cancer is NOT true according to the text?

    <p>There is only one kind of cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used in the text to describe the spread of cancer to other parts of the body?

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

    What has contributed to improving survival rates for some cancers?

    <p>Improvements in cancer screening, treatment and prevention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used in the text to describe the treatment of cancer with drugs?

    <p>Medical oncology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of oncology?

    <p>Investigating, diagnosing, and treating people with cancer or suspected cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the first known description of cancer found?

    <p>In the Edwin Smith Papyrus, dating back to around 3000 BC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cancer was described in the ancient Egyptian manuscripts?

    <p>Breast cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a learning objective mentioned in the text?

    <p>Prognosis of cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the ancient Egyptians consider the condition described in the Edwin Smith Papyrus?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a known risk factor for cancer?

    <p>Eating a balanced diet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of cancers are due to an inherited genetic condition, according to the text?

    <p>A small portion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended daily alcohol intake for men, according to the text?

    <p>Two drinks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What chronic health condition is mentioned in the text as increasing the risk of certain cancers?

    <p>Ulcerative colitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for cancer mentioned in the text?

    <p>Lack of exercise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum recommended daily alcohol intake for women?

    <p>One drink</p> Signup and view all the answers

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