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Cancer

100

This occurs because of out of control growth of abnormal cells

What is cancer

200

This important genetic makeup is damaged and unable to be repaired because of cancer

DNA

300

This is the term used to describe when cancer spreads to other parts of the body

Metastasis

400

This is the most common type of cancer in both men and women

Lung Cancer

500

Men at age 50, who are average risk should begin a conversation with their doctor regarding this cancer screening

Prostate Cancer Screening

Breast Cancer

100

This is the second leading cause of cancer death in women in the US

Breast Cancer

200

These are the two primary risk factors for developing breast cancer

Being a woman and getting older

300

This is the recommended starting age for yearly mammograms

40 years old

400

These are two (of the several) signs and symptoms of breast cancer?

-A new lump or mass -Generalized swelling or tenderness -Change in breast size or shape (other than normal growth with puberty) -Skin irritation or dimpling -Nipple pain or retraction (turning inward) -Redness or scaliness of nipple or skin -Discharge other than breast milk -Swelling of underarm lymph nodes

500

True or False: Males can not get breast cancer but women under the age of 40 can

False

Cervical Cancer

100

This is the main cause of cervical cancer

Having HPV (Human Papilloma Virus)

200

These are 2 ways you can prevent cervical cancer

-Get the HPV vaccine -Don't smoke -Get regular Pap tests -Use protection during sexual activity

300

These are two risk factors that put you at an increased risk for having cervical cancer

-Using birth control pills for 5 or more years while smoking -Giving birth to 3 or more children -Having HIV

400

True or False: a woman who has been vaccinated against HPV has a different set of recommended guidelines for cervical cancer screening

FALSE

500

True or False: a woman who has had her uterus and cervix removed, for reasons NOT related to cervical cancer, and has no history of cervical cancer, should not be tested for cervical cancer.

TRUE

Cancer Potpurri

100

What are the two Cervical cancer testing screenings that a woman can get.

HPV Vaccine and PAP smear

200

This is the most deadly form of skin cancer and can develop anywhere in the body

What is Melanoma

300

True or False: Melanoma is more common in blacks than in whites

What is FALSE

400

What is it if you draw a line through the middle of the mole and the halves don't match up?

What is asymmetry

500

These are two ways to avoid sun damage

-Wear hats and protective clothing when in the sun -Do NOT visit tanning booths. -Wear sunscreen that protects from both UVA and UVB rays and use an SPF of 30 or higher (Natural ingredients like zinc oxide are helpful) S-eek shade during the hours of 10:00 am to 4:00 pm if you do not have access to protective clothing -Wear sunglasses to protect against ocular melanoma

Cancer Prevention

100

Stopping tobacco can help do what?

Prevent cancer

200

Adopting this type of lifestyle can lead to cancer prevention?

What is a physically active lifestyle

300

Limiting these two things can help prevent cancer?

-Stop using tobacco! -Maintain a reasonable weight -Adopt a physically active lifestyle -Eat a healthy diet, with a focus on plant fruits and vegetables. The more COLOR the more nutrients -Increase fiber and reduce fat -Limit alcohol consumption -Limit exposure to the sun

400

What type of sun screen should be used in and out of the sun?

What is SPF 30 or higher

500

Eating healthy is an aspect in cancer prevention. You should increase ____, decrease ____, and add ____ for more nutrients

What is fiber; fat; color