Pediatric Cancer Facts
Is childhood cancer just one disease?
No, it is made up of 12 major types and over 100 subtypes
This type of cancer is when absormal cells in the breast grow uncontrollably, forming tumors.
Breast cancer
All cancers start due to the out of control growing of...
Cells
Which piece of clothing brought Frosty the Snowman to life?
An old hat
Who is on the $100 bill?
Benjamin Franklin
What are the standard therapies for childhood cancer?
chemotherapy, surgery and/or radiotherapy
This type of cancer is uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in lung tissues, forming tumors that disrupt normal breathing and can spread to other body parts.
Lung cancer
Normal cells become cancer cells due to damaged...
DNA
About 1.3 billion of these are sent in the United States during Christmas time
Christmas Cards
What is the most popular car color in the US?
White
What is the leading cause of childhood cancer?
DNA mutations
A serious skin cancer that develops from pigmented-producing cells and often appears as a changing or unusual mole.
Melanoma
In most cases, cancer cells form...
tumors
In the Twelve Days of Christmas song, what is the tenth day?
10 lords-a-singing
What is the rarest M&M color?
Brown
Approximately how many children are diagnosed with cancer every year in America?
a. 19,500
b. 18,200
c. 15,500
d. 12,400
c. 15,500
This is a cancer of the blood-forming tissues that causes the body to produce excessive, abnormal white blood cells, leading to fatigue, infrequent infections, easy bruising, and fever.
Leukemia
What are the most common treatments of cancer?
surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy, targeted therapy
Which branch of the military runs the "Toys for Tots"?
Marines
Who inspired the creation of Google Images?
Jennifer Lopez
How many childhood cancer survivors are there currently in the US?
500,000+
This is a cancer of the lymphatic system, starting in infection-fighting white blood cells that become abnormal, multiply uncontrollably, and can form tumors.
Lymphoma
What are the most common causes of cancer?
tobacco use, poor diet, obesity, heavy alcohol use, UV radiation
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
What is the oldest sport?
Wrestling