What is cancer? 🧫
What is cancer?
A disease where some cells grow out of control.
True, it helps maintain your weight, and reduce swelling, leading to healthier cells and less risk of cancer!
True or False: Cancer can only happen in adults
False! everyone can get cancer. Some types are just found more in certain age groups.
What color represents breast cancer awareness?
Pink
Where can cancer happen in the body?
Everywhere! there are many different kids of cancer which is why there are different tests.
True or False: Getting enough sleep can lower your risk of cancer
True! getting 7-8 hours of sleep every night strengthens your immune system and lowers caner risk!
True or False: You can give other people cancer
False! Cancer cannot be given to other people.
How many cells are there in the body (give an estimate)?
30-40 trillion
Cancer cells keep growing and multiplying, even when the body tells them to stop.
True or False: The amount of sunscreen you wear doesn't matter, the protection is all the same.
False! for most sunscreen you will need at least 1/2 a tsp to protect your face, ears, and neck.
True or False: Everyone with cancer loses their hair.
False! Only some people lose their hair because of their bodies reaction to chemo.
What month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month?
October
Why is it important to find cancer early?
- Cancer is easier to treat early on
- People that get cancer treated earlier are more likely to be cured
What days should you wear sunscreen?
Everyday!
True of False: People with cancer can still laugh, play, and spend time with family.
True! People with cancer are still people with friends and family to hang out with and have fun with!
What kind of doctor specifically treats cancer?
an oncologist.
What is it called when cancer spreads to another part of the body?
Metastasis, (migration is also acceptable).
True or False: Making healthy choices means you'll never get cancer.
False! Making healthy choices will only lower your risk but you cannot ensure you will never get cancer.
True or False: All tumors are Cancerous.
False! There are tumors called benign tumors that don't grow and aren't cancerous.
Name one scientist or doctor who helps people with cancer.
Oncologist, surgeon, radiologist, pathologist, oncology nurse, researcher.