causes/risk factors
Is old age a factor in getting cancer?
True, the older you are the more likely you are to get it.
Cell phones and power lines can cause cancer.
MYTH!
Does putting sunscreen on protect your skin from cancer?
True
TRUE OR FALSE?
Is your skin changing, such as a sore or new mole is a sign of cancer?
True
What is the easiest way to remove cancer?
surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy
TRUE OR FALSE?
tobbacco use can heavily increase your risk of cancer
true
You can't get cancer just by being in close proximity or touching someone.
Does inhaling smoke second hand increase your risk of getting cancer?
YES! whether it is second hand or first, it increases your risk greatly.
Can cancer be found before it causes symptoms?
Yes! you can get a screening done with help from your doctor!
TRUE OR FALSE
Radiation therapy uses targeted high energy beams to damage the DNA of cancer cells so they can no longer multiply.
TRUE!
What are the main reasons you can get cancer?
A) the sun
B)Excess body weight
C) Diet/ Physical inactivity
D) All the above
D. all of the above
Cancer always results in death
MYTH!
TRUE OR FALSE?
Does getting vaccinated protect yourself against infections linked to cancer.
TRUE!
is having fatigue alone a sign of cancer?
No, you normally need to have more signs to get diagnosed with cancer.
TRUE OR FALSE?
The primary purpose of preforming cancer surgery is to completely replace a patient's blood supply.
FALSE!
What is the number one cause of cancer?
A) Alchohol consumtion
B)Infectious agents
C) Tobbacco use
D) Diet/ Obesity
C) Tobbaco
People are 40% more likely to get cancer if their parents have had it
MYTH! they are only 5-10% likely.
Regular physical activity is important for maintaining a healthy body and mind. Which of the following is a proven benefit of excersising regularly.
A) it decreases muscle strength
B)It improves heart health and boosts your mood
C) It reduces the amount of oxygen in the body
D) it increases the risk of chronic illness.
B)It improves heart health and boosts your mood
Does bone related cancer get worse due to resting and laying down?
A) Yes, it puts direct pressure on the tumor site causing acute pain.
B) Yes, but only when laying on your left side due to circulatory changes
C) No, it most commonly gets worse due to the stretching of the spine
D) No, bone related cancer pain completely dissapears when you rest.
C) No, it most commonly gets worse due to the stretching of the spine
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What is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the US, and the leading cause among non smokers?
A) Air pollution
B) Second hand smoke
C) asbestos exposure
D) Radon gas
D) Radon gas
approximatley 1 in 262 children will be diagnosed with cancer in the us before they're 20
Which of the following dietary choices is most strongly linked to cancer?
A) Refined grains
B) Processed meats
C) Dairy products
D) Carbonated beverage
B! processed meats.
How can you tell between a normal swollen lymph node and a cancer related one?
A) lymph nodes get 3 times bigger when cancerous but stay small when normal.
B) Normal lympe nodes are tender and shrink back in a few weeks while cancerous ones are painless and rubbery.
C) Lymph nodes can portrude or pop out when cancerous
D) Cancerous lymph nodes can be purple or blue or green.
B) Normal lympe nodes are tender and shrink back in a few weeks while cancerous ones are painless and rubbery.
Which cancer treatment uses cell killing drugs to target rapidly dividing cells?
A) Biolocial therapy
B) Chemotherapy
C) Radiotherapy
D) Total body irradiation
B) Chemotherapy