Cancer Terms
Cancer is characterized by what type of cell growth?
Uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells
What is the single greatest avoidable risk factor for cancer worldwide?
Tobacco Use
What imaging technology uses a strong magnetic field to create images of internal structures?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
What is the name for when you go gradually or suddenly bald (absence of hair, especially on the scalp)?
Alopecia
What is the inflammatory disease of sebaceous glands and hair follicles that has symptoms like whiteheads, blackheads, red bumps, pimples, etc... (hint - we usually all have this)
Acne (Acne Vulgaris)
What type of cancer treatment uses drugs to kill rapidly dividing cells?
Chemotherapy
What is the difference between benign and malignant tumors?
Benign tumors don't invade nearby tissues or metastasize while malignant tumors invade and can spread to other parts of the body.
What is the term: A period of time when signs and symptoms may grow more severe
Exacerbation
What is the term for a solid, elevated area on skin (pimple).
Papule
What is the term for a small fluid sac (blister)?
Vesicle
What diagnostic test involves removing a small tissue sample to examine it under a microscope?
Biopsy
What type of radiation can cause skin cancer? (+100)
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation
What is the term: An abnormal structure or function characterized by a group of signs and symptoms that occur together (i.e. AIDS) (+100)
Syndrome
Name the 3 Main Layers of the Skin (+100 for each correct one)
Epidermis, Dermis, Subcutaneous Layer
What is the yellow discolouration of skin and whites of eyes?
Jaundice
What is the term for a benign tumor that projects from an epithelial surface? (+100)
A polyp
In the TNM system, what does "N" stand for? (+100 if you tell me what the TNM system is)
Node (A cancer staging system that describes the tumor's growth and spread: T - Tumor, N - Node, M - Metastasis)
What are the 4 Main Vital Signs (+100 for each correct one)
Pulse, Respiratory Rate, Blood Pressure, Temperature
What are small dark areas of the skin that could contain some hair and melanocytes that can become malignant (cancerous) over time.
Moles (Nevi)
What is the skin condition that is the chronic inflammation of the skin that tends to occur in patients with a family history of allergic conditions? (+100 if you tell me a sign/symptom)
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
What is the term for the process where cells become cancerous? (+100 for the term of "substances that causes cancer")
Carcinogenesis (Carcinogen)
What is the type of treatment that aims to relieve symptoms and improve the quality of life, but not to cure the disease?
Palliative Care in Cancer Treatment
In 2030, what are the predicted top four leading causes of death in the world? (+125 for each correct answer)
Heart Disease, Stroke, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Lower Respiratory Infections (mainly Pneumonia)
What skin condition is the chronic inflammatory disorder of the facial skin, causing redness, where people have facial blush/flush? (+100)
Rosacea
What is the name of the abnormal skin pigmentation: An inherited condition in which melanocytes aren't able to produce melanin causing white hair, pink/blue eyes that is also accompanied by eye problems. (+100)
Albinism