Early Detection & Screening
The monthly self-exam women are encouraged to do to check for lumps.
What is a breast self-exam?
Fact OR Myth:
Every abnormal growth is cancerous.
MYTH
Fact: Benign tumours do not possess the capability to metastasize. In case of any clinical problem, these can be surgically removed.
These are the risk factors for which cancer?
- More common in men than in women
- Age: risk is higher as a person gets older
- More common in Hispanic and African American communities
- Excess body fat
- Tobacco and alcohol use
- Poor diet
- Past stomach surgery
- Family history
- Type A blood
What is stomach cancer?
The ribbon color for breast cancer is…
Pink
This is the most common type of cancer treatment that uses high-energy beams to kill cancer cells.
What is radiation therapy?
A routine test used to detect cervical cancer in women.
What is a Pap smear?
Fact OR Myth:
Every abnormal growth is cancerous.
MYTH
Fact: Benign tumours do not possess the capability to metastasize. In case of any clinical problem, these can be surgically removed.
There are primary and secondary liver cancers. How many primary and secondary liver cancers are there?
- 3 primary liver cancers
- 3 secondary liver cancers
The ribbon color for Liver cancer is …
Emerald Green
This treatment uses drugs to kill or slow the growth of cancer cells, often causing side effects like hair loss.
What is Chemotherapy?
Screening test recommended to detect colon cancer.
What is a colonoscopy?
Fact OR Myth:
Microwaving food in plastic containers and wraps releases harmful, cancer-causing substances.
MYTH
Fact: Plastic containers and wraps labeled as safe for use in the microwave don't pose a threat. However, evidence suggests that plastic containers that aren't intended for use in the microwave could melt and potentially leak chemicals into your food.
Where does cervical cancer start?
- Cervical cancer starts in the cells lining the cervix. At the lower part of the uterus (womb).
The ribbon color for Brain tumors are …
Gray
Many breast cancers are treated by removing just the lump or the whole breast.
What is surgery (lumpectomy or mastectomy)?
Imaging method often used to detect breast cancer early.
What is a mammogram?
Fact OR Myth
If patients have Medicare, they may be reimbursed for some of the costs related to taking part in trials of new ways to diagnose or treat cancer.
Fact
Who does liver and stomach cancer affect the most?
- Liver and stomach cancer affect men the most.
The ribbon color for Cervical cancer is …
Teal and white
This treatment lowers hormone levels or blocks hormones that fuel certain tumors.
Blood test used to detect some cancers, including prostate cancer.
What is PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) test?
Facts OR Myth:
In 2025, about 2.0 million people will be diagnosed with cancer.
FACT
What three things can you do to prevent cervical cancer?
- The Pap test (or Pap smear) and the human papillomavirus (HPV) test, which are specific tests used to screen for cervical cancer.
- Use a condom
- Not smoke
The ribbon color for stomach cancer is ….
Periwinkle Blue
This cancer treatment boosts the body’s natural defenses to fight cancer and has been used successfully in kidney cancer.
What is immunotherapy?