Cancer Basics
What is Cancer?
A disease where cells grow uncontrollably.
Truth or False: Cancer is contagious.
False
Name one habit that can reduce cancer risk.
Exercising, healthy diet, sunscreen, not smoking.
This famous cyclist survived testicular cancer and returned to racing.
Lance Armstrong.
About how many people in the U.S. will develop cancer in their lifetime?
About 1 in 3
What part of the body do all cancers start in?
Cells
True or False: Early detection can improve survival rates.
True
What protects your skin from harmful UV rays?
SUNSCREEN!!
This singer survived breast cancer and continued performing.
Sheryl Crow.
Which cancer is one of the most common worldwide?
Breast Cancer
What is the name for tumors that are not cancerous?
Benign
Myth or Fact: Only older people get cancer.
Myth
Doctors recommend these tests to find cancer early.
Screenings
This actress publicly shared her preventive surgery due to cancer risk.
Angelina Jolie
What month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month?
October
What is the name for tumors that can spread?
Malignant
Myth or Fact: Lifestyle choices can affect cancer risk.
Fact
What vitamin do we get from sunlight that’s linked to health?
Vitamin D
This TV host survived Hodgkin lymphoma.
Robin Roberts.
What color ribbon represents breast cancer awareness?
Pink
What is it called when cancer spreads to other parts of the body?
Metastasis
Myth or Fact: All tumors are cancer.
Myth
Avoiding what harmful habit greatly lowers cancer risk?
Smoking
This Marvel actor survived colon cancer.
Chadwick Boseman.
Which type of cancer screening can help detect cancer before symptoms appear?
Mammograms, colonoscopies, or regular screenings.