Facts/
Statistics
Statistics
About how many types of cancer are there?
A. 30
B. 50
C. More than 100
D. Over 1,000
C. More than 100
True or False:
Relay for Life is a team fundraiser for the American Cancer Society that brings communities together to fight cancer, remember loved ones lost, and honor survivors
True
What does the acronym "CAS" stand for?
Cancer Awareness Society
Which of the following is an organization that supports cancer awareness?
A. American Lung Association
B. Cancer Support Community
C. American Cancer Society
D. All of the Above
E. None of the Above
D. All of the Above
True or False?
Cancer is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States
False-Second leading cause
Which of the following are roles/ways that you can participate in the Relay for Life event?
A. Team Captain
B. Survivor
C. Volunteer
D. Participant
E. All of the Above
F. None of the Above
E. All of the Above
Who can join CAS?
A.UMBC Students only
B.Those who have been personally affected by cancer
C.Anyone at UMBC and in surrounding communities
D. UMBC students and faculty
C.Anyone at UMBC and in surrounding communities
True or False: January is Breast Cancer Awareness month
False-October
True or False:
In the United States, the overall cancer death rate has declined since the early 1990s
True
What is the significance and meaning behind lighting the Luminaria bags?
In remembrance of a life touched by cancer-Represents that there's a light even in the darkness
Name 3 ways you can stay updated on CAS announcements and events
MyUMBC, GroupMe, Instagram
March is the month for _____Awareness
A. Kidney Cancer
B. Colorectal Cancer
C. Multiple Myeloma
D. All of the Above
E. None of the Above
D. All of the Above
___% of all cancers in the United States are diagnosed in people 55 years old or older
A. 10%
B. 50%
C. 70%
D. 80%
D. 80%
Who is the founder of Relay for Life?
A. Susan G Komen
B. Marjorie G Illig
C. Dr. Gordon "Gordy" Klatt
D. James Ewing
C. Dr. Gordon "Gordy" Klatt
When was CAS started at UMBC?
A. Spring 2018
B. Fall 2019
C. Spring 2019
D. Fall 2020
Name three common forms of cancer treatment
Surgery, Radiation, Chemotherapy
The most common cancer diagnosed in men include_____. The most common cancer diagnosed in women include _____.
A.Stomach; Brain
B.Skin; Breast
C.Prostate; Breast
D.Brain; Stomach
C. Prostate; Breast
A. Michigan Stadium
B. Ohio Stadium
C. Stadium Bowl
D. Georgetown University
C. Stadium Bowl
Name 2 community events that CAS partners with to support cancer awareness
1. HorizonWALKS
2. Relay For Life
Which month is National Cancer Survivor month?
June