Cancer
Breast Cancer
Cervical Cancer
Cancer Potpurri
Cancer Prevention
100
This occurs because of out of control growth of abnormal cells
What is cancer
100
This is the second leading cause of cancer death in women in the US
Breast Cancer
100
This is the main cause of cervical cancer
Having HPV (Human Papilloma Virus)
100

What are the two Cervical cancer testing screenings that a woman can get.

HPV Vaccine and PAP smear

100
Stopping tobacco can help do what?
Prevent cancer
200
This important genetic makeup is damaged and unable to be repaired because of cancer
DNA
200
These are the two primary risk factors for developing breast cancer
Being a woman and getting older
200
These are 2 ways you can prevent cervical cancer
-Get the HPV vaccine -Don't smoke -Get regular Pap tests -Use protection during sexual activity
200
This is the most deadly form of skin cancer and can develop anywhere in the body
What is Melanoma
200
Adopting this type of lifestyle can lead to cancer prevention?
What is a physically active lifestyle
300
This is the term used to describe when cancer spreads to other parts of the body
Metastasis
300
This is the recommended starting age for yearly mammograms
40 years old
300
These are two risk factors that put you at an increased risk for having cervical cancer
-Using birth control pills for 5 or more years while smoking -Giving birth to 3 or more children -Having HIV
300
True or False: Melanoma is more common in blacks than in whites
What is FALSE
300
Limiting these two things can help prevent cancer?
-Stop using tobacco! -Maintain a reasonable weight -Adopt a physically active lifestyle -Eat a healthy diet, with a focus on plant fruits and vegetables. The more COLOR the more nutrients -Increase fiber and reduce fat -Limit alcohol consumption -Limit exposure to the sun
400
This is the most common type of cancer in both men and women
Lung Cancer
400
These are two (of the several) signs and symptoms of breast cancer?
-A new lump or mass -Generalized swelling or tenderness -Change in breast size or shape (other than normal growth with puberty) -Skin irritation or dimpling -Nipple pain or retraction (turning inward) -Redness or scaliness of nipple or skin -Discharge other than breast milk -Swelling of underarm lymph nodes
400
True or False: a woman who has been vaccinated against HPV has a different set of recommended guidelines for cervical cancer screening
FALSE
400
What is it if you draw a line through the middle of the mole and the halves don't match up?
What is asymmetry
400
What type of sun screen should be used in and out of the sun?
What is SPF 30 or higher
500

Men at age 50, who are average risk should begin a conversation with their doctor regarding this cancer screening

Prostate Cancer Screening

500
True or False: Males can not get breast cancer but women under the age of 40 can
False
500
True or False: a woman who has had her uterus and cervix removed, for reasons NOT related to cervical cancer, and has no history of cervical cancer, should not be tested for cervical cancer.
TRUE
500
These are two ways to avoid sun damage
-Wear hats and protective clothing when in the sun -Do NOT visit tanning booths. -Wear sunscreen that protects from both UVA and UVB rays and use an SPF of 30 or higher (Natural ingredients like zinc oxide are helpful) S-eek shade during the hours of 10:00 am to 4:00 pm if you do not have access to protective clothing -Wear sunglasses to protect against ocular melanoma
500
Eating healthy is an aspect in cancer prevention. You should increase ____, decrease ____, and add ____ for more nutrients
What is fiber; fat; color
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