Cancer in Sports
The track/athlete marathon who ran across Canada to raise money for Cancer Research?
Who is Terry Fox?
Cells that grow and divide uncontrollably
what are cancer cells?
Pink ribbons are worn in October to raise awareness for this type of cancer
this harmful habit is the leading preventable cause of many cancers, most notably lung cancer
What is smoking?
contrary to some peoples belief, cancer is not ___ and cannot spread from individual to individual through casual contact.
What is contagious?
This annual MLB event on every September 6th that shares a name with a cancer awareness charity celebrates cancer survivors and honors those affected by cancer before games across the league.
What is Stand Up To Cancer Day?
First introduced in the 1980s by Susan G. Komen, this iconic emblem is worn globally during October to promote breast cancer awareness and early detection.
What is the pink ribbon?
light blue ribbons are worn in September to raise awareness for this type of cancer
What is prostate cancer
regular application and use of this product can lower the risk of developing skin cancer.
what is sunscreen?
many people incorrectly assume that cancer is a ____ disease, that it is passed from parent to offspring.
what is genetic/hereditary?
This former cyclists battle with testicular cancer raised awareness for the disease worldwide.
Who is Lance Armstrong?
A tumor that isn't cancerous
What is a benign tumor?
Pearl or white ribbons are worn in November to raise awareness for this type of cancer
Lung cancer
excessive exposure to this kind of solar radiation increases the risk of developing skin cancer
what is ultraviolet (UV) radiation
this kitchen appliance is often wrongfully accused of causing cancer because of its use of radiation to emit heat.
this colour is commonly associated with cancer awareness as a whole and is used in the universal cancer awareness ribbon
what is lavender
Gray ribbons are worn in May to raise awareness for this type of cancer
What is brain cancer?
what is alcohol?
the misconception that only more elderly people can develop cancer.
what is age-related cancer risk?
a 7-time All-Star and 2006 champion with the Miami Heat who beat prostate cancer
a 7-time All-Star and 2006 champion with the Miami Heat, had prostate cancer
this field of medicine studies cancer, its detection and its treatment.
what is oncology?
purple ribbons are worn in November to raise awareness for this type of cancer
what is pancreatic cancer?
This screening test is commonly used in breast cancer detection.
what is a mammogram?
this classification of produce is rumored to be less safe than traditional produce.
what are Genetically Modified Organisms/foods (GMOs)?