Breast Cancer
This month is often recognized for its association with breast cancer awareness
October
What is the most common type of skin cancer?
Basal Cell Carcinoma
The leading cause of lung cancer is...
Smoking or tobacco use
What are some symptoms of brain cancer?
Memory, attention, behavior, and motor problems. Impairments with balance, coordination, and movement. Sensory and hearing problems.
This blood test is a common screening method for prostate cancer
the PSA test
What test do you have to do to find out if you have breast cancer?
Mammogram
What is a major cause of skin cancer?
Sun exposure
What is the primary treatment approach?
Surgery followed by chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
How is brain cancer diagnosed?
MRI or biopsy
What are some differences between osteoporosis and osteosclerosis
Osteoporosis is a loss of bone density
Osteosclerosis is a condition that has excessive bone density production
Besides surgery, what is another treatment option?
Radiation and chemotherapy. Also hormonal and immunotherapy.
How often should you perform a self-examination for skin cancer?
Monthly
This is the organ where this type of cancer begins
The Lung
What is the most common type?
Meningioma
What is the most common type of cancer?
Skin Cancer
Why is early detection of breast cancer important?
So that the cancer doesn't grow or spread to other parts of the body. Also increases chances of recovery and has less heavy treatment. Helps to keep people healthy
To protect yourself from the sun, you should use sunscreen with an SPF of what number?
SPF 30
What is the most common symptom of lung cancer?
Persistent Cough
What is the most common risk factor for developing brain cancer?
Radiation Exposure
Three most significant risk factors for cancer
1. tobacco use
2. excessive body weight
3. alcohol consumption
At what age are you less likely to develop breast cancer if you had your first child and breastfed?
30 year old
Melanoma is one of the most common cancers in which age group?
20s - 30s
Which imaging technique is most often used to detect lung cancer?
CT, MRI, and PET scans
How many Americans are living with a brain tumor?
1 million
Having too much belly fat, regardless of overall weight, is linked to an increased risk of these two cancers
Colon and Rectal Cancer