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?

Improved bowel habits Signup and view all the answers

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

Persistent indigestion or discomfort after eating Signup and view all the answers

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

Cancer takes time to develop Signup and view all the answers

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

Cancer itself Signup and view all the answers

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

Chemotherapy or radiation therapy Signup and view all the answers

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

Cancer itself Signup and view all the answers

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

Medications and other treatments Signup and view all the answers

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

Cancer stealing nutrients from normal cells Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Genetic testing Signup and view all the answers

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

Uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells Signup and view all the answers

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

There is only one kind of cancer 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?

Metastasis Signup and view all the answers

What has contributed to improving survival rates for some cancers?

Improvements in cancer screening, treatment and prevention Signup and view all the answers

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

Medical oncology Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of oncology?

Investigating, diagnosing, and treating people with cancer or suspected cancer Signup and view all the answers

When was the first known description of cancer found?

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

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

Breast cancer Signup and view all the answers

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

Prognosis of cancer Signup and view all the answers

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

Incurable Signup and view all the answers

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

Eating a balanced diet Signup and view all the answers

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

A small portion Signup and view all the answers

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

Two drinks Signup and view all the answers

Oncology and Cancer History Quiz

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What is a common symptom of cancer according to the text?

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

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

Which of these is NOT a common symptom of cancer?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What has contributed to improving survival rates for some cancers?

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

What is the primary focus of oncology?

When was the first known description of cancer found?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the maximum recommended daily alcohol intake for women?

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