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True or False: Cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide?
False (Cardiovascular diseases are)
True or False: Smoking is a significant risk factor for lung cancer?
True
True or False: All cancers are hereditary?
False
True or False: Cancer can be contagious and spread from person to person?
False
True or False: Males can develop breast cancer?
True
What is the current cancer of the month?
Lung Cancer
Which country has the cheapest cancer treatment?
India
Name any conventional cancer treatment
Accepted Answers include:
Biomarker Testing for Cancer Treatment
Chemotherapy
Hormone Therapy
Hyperthermia
Immunotherapy
Photodynamic Therapy
Radiation Therapy
Stem Cell Transplant
Surgery
Targeted Therapy
According to NIH
What is the most common cancer among people?
Breast Cancer
Which cancer has the lowest survival rate?
Pancreatic Cancer
When was the first modern treatment for cancer discovered?
*Special question, question open to all contestants after the person who picked the question answers, the answer revealed after all contestants answers
1906
*Closest to the date wins
What was the first form of treatment for cancer?
Cancer was traditionally treated with surgery, heat, or herbal (chemical) therapies
*If one of the above was stated, full points will be awarded
What are the alternative medicines for cancer?
Acupuncture, Aromatherapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, hypnosis
What did Terry Fox do that was very significant?
Terry decided to run across Canada to raise money for cancer research in a Marathon of Hope while having Cancer.
What is the term used to describe the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells in the body?
Cancer
Which century was cancer first discovered?
3000 bc
*The contestant who states the nearest number wins
How much does chemotherapy cost in Hong Kong?
up to HK$700,000 in Hong Kong's private hospitals, and around HK$40,000 at a public hospital.
*Closest to number wins
Which type of cancer is characterized by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal white blood cells?
Leukemia
Which cancer is often referred to as the "silent killer" due to its subtle or absent symptoms in the early stages?
Ovarian cancer
How much money has been raised for Cancer research worldwide?
24.5 billion usd
Why are men more likely to develop cancer than women?
Men are more likely than women to encounter carcinogens through cigarette smoking or auto body and factory work. Heavier weight, greater inactivity, and higher alcohol consumption for men were also cited.
*If contestant states one of the factors count it as partial marks = 500
Why are developed countries' citizens more prone to cancer?
Lifestyle factors associated with developed countries such as smoking, lack of exercise, and diet continue to be implicated in the high incidence of these cancers.
*If the contestant states one of the factors count it as partial marks = 500
Which famous scientist and Nobel laureate discovered the first effective chemotherapy treatment for cancer?
Dr. Gertrude B. Elion.
Which famous cyclist and cancer survivor founded the Livestrong Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting cancer patients and survivors?
Lance Armstrong
What is the term for the use of high-energy X-rays or other radiation to destroy cancer cells?
Radiation therapy