Cancer Prevention
What increases your risk for lung cancer?
Smoking
Which month recognizes all types of cancer?
February
True or false: chemotherapy can be administered orally.
True
What is the definition of cancer?
What gene causes a person to be especially susceptible to breast and cervical cancers?
BRCA1
What common beverage is considered a carcinogen?
Alcohol
What color represents brain cancer awareness?
Gray
For common cancers (breast, thyroid, prostate, etc.) what is the 5 year survival rate?
90%
True or False: Obesity is the leading cause of death globally
False - Cancer is
Which state has the lowest rate of cancer in the population?
New Mexico
What food can increase your risk for colon cancer?
Processed Meats
What color represents kidney cancer?
Orange
Primary treatment
What percentage of cancers are completely hereditary?
5-10%
How often is someone diagnosed with any form of blood cancer in the United States?
Every 3 minutes
What can women do after pregnancy to reduce their risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer?
Breast feed for at least 6 months
Which month recognizes skin cancer?
In what year was radiation therapy first discovered for cancer treatment?
1899
How many people are cancer survivors around the world?
28 million
Which mammal (specifically rodent) is completely immune to cancer?
Naked mole rat
What are the elements in colorful fruits and vegetables that have cancer fighting properties?
Phytochemicals
Which month and what color represents pancreatic cancer?
November and the color purple
What is the survival rate for all types of cancer combined?
69%
What group of people first described cancer?
What percent of women in the United States devleop breast cancer?
13%