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What month is cancer prevention month?
February
What day is World Cancer Day?
February 4
Name 2 signs and symptoms not to ignore
Weight Loss, Fever, Lumps, skin changes, bladder changes, cough/change in voice
What are 2 types major cancers?
lymphoma, carcinoma, sarcoma, leukemia, brain and spinal cord
Name 3 kinds of cancer treatment
chemotherapy, surgery, radiation therapy, bone marrow transplant, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted drug therapy
Name 3 myths about cancer
dying hair causes cancer, it's a modern disease, all cancers are the same and treated the same way, only smokers get lung cancer, radiation from electronics can cause cancer, you are safe from cancer if you do not have family history, cancer hurts, sugar makes cancer worse
name 4 tips to prevent cancer for ADULTS
eat healthy food, exercise regularly, adopt healthy lifestyle, protect from sun UV rays and chemical exposure, maintain average weight and do not avoid any changes in your body, avoid addiction
name 4 tips to prevent cancer for CHILDREN
limit exposure to chemicals, get vaccinated, protect from sunburns, avoid passive smoking, avoid frequent antibiotics, do frequent indoor and outdoor activities.
Name 3 screening tests
- Pap smear and HPV
-Mammography
Regular Breast Examination
-Skin Exams
- CA- 125 TEST