History
MSJ Relay For Life had its first event in what year?
2013
Cancer affects 1 in --- people in the United States
3
Which type of cancer kills the most people each year?
Lung Cancer
True or False: Wearing sunscreen, seeking shade, and wearing protective clothing are all equally effective ways of protecting against UV rays, which can cause skin cancer.
False, sunscreen if just a filter and is not as effective as the other two
Name at least two programs that the ACS provide
24/7 hotline, Rides to treatment, hope lodge
Where was the first Relay located?
Tacoma (Seattle), Washington
In 2021, there is an estimated amount of this many new cancer cases.
1.9 million
What is the most common cancer in American women?
Breast cancer
According to the ACS website, the most important way to avoid lung cancer is to stay away from---
Tobacco
Besides RFL, name 2 other nationwide movement that fundraises for the ACS
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, Real Men Wear Pink, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), Galas
MSJ Relay For Life has raised collectively ______ dollars over the course of 8 years.
half a million
The ACS has invested more than $--- in cancer research.
5 billion
What is the most common cancer in American men?
Prostrate cancer
In what ways can diet and physical activity be used to prevent cancer? List at least 2.
Possible Answers:
Keep boy weight within a healthy range
Losing weight if you are overweight or obese can help prevent some types of cancer
Healthy diet
Regularly exercise
1-800-227-2345
Relay For Life was founded by...
Dr. Gordy Klatt
The ACS has contributed to a ---% drop in the overall cancer death rate in the US.
29
What is the most common childhood cancer?
Leukemia
How can being overweight increase the chance of getting cancer?
Increases certain hormones like estrogen and insulin which speeds up cell growth, the more fat the easier cancer cells can spread.
What is the ACS program that deals with legislative and policy reform related to cancer and healthcare issues?
ACS Cancer Action Network
The American Cancer Society was founded in 1913, and was first known as the ----
American Society for the Control of Cancer (ASCC)
There are approximately---- cancer survivors alive today
16.9-17 million
What is the most preventable type of cancer?
Cervical cancer (detect early through HPV scans)
What percent of cancers could be prevented by leading an active lifestyle and eating healthy?
18%
Which ACS program tells people with cancer and people who have been cured of cancer how to live a healthy lifestyle from all aspects including nutrition, coping with it, moving on, and how cancer may return?
ACS Survivorship Program