Question 1

What stage would a cancer that has spread to distant tissues or organs be classified as?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stage I
B)  Stage II
C)  Stage III
D)  Stage IVE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Every case of cancer begins with a change in a cell that allows it to grow and divide when it should not.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Pancreatic cancer is usually not detected until it has reached an advanced stage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

For most cancers,surgery is the most effective treatment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is the most common cancer for men aged 20 to 35?

Accepted Answer

A)  lung cancer
B)  prostate cancer
C)  colon cancer
D)  testicular cancerE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Which is characteristic of a skin lesion that may be a melanoma?

Accepted Answer

A)  diameter greater than one-quarter inch
B)  symmetrical shape
C)  solid dark color
D)  smooth borderE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Excess alcohol use is a risk factor for several types of cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A diet that is high in which food may increase risk of prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  cruciferous vegetables
B)  dairy foods
C)  tomatoes
D)  soyE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

The primary risk factors for oral cancer are tobacco use and excessive alcohol consumption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Pete has an outdoor job and is frequently out in the sun for an entire day.List five strategies that can help Pete avoid skin damage and skin cancer.

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1. Wear protective clothing: Pete should...

Question 11

If not detected early,basal cell carcinoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Diet can be a key risk factor for cancer.Describe three general dietary strategies for cancer prevention,and then list eight foods that would be good anti-cancer dietary choices.

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Three general dietary strategies for can...

Question 13

Describe the ABCDE test for melanoma.

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Asymmetry - One half of the mole does no...

Question 14

Describe three treatments for cancer.

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1. Surgery: This involves removing the c...

Question 15

Cancer is the leading cause of death in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which statement about ultraviolet radiation is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It's best to avoid outdoor activity in the late afternoon,because the sun's rays are most intense after 3 P.M.
B)  Swimming is a good choice of outdoor activity,because ultraviolet rays cannot penetrate water.
C)  Sand reflects ultraviolet radiation,so beach-goers need to wear sunscreen even if they sit under a beach umbrella.
D)  Sunscreen is not needed at high elevations because the atmosphere at high altitude filters out most ultraviolet radiation.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

When does metastasis occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  when a tumor grows and interferes with body functions
B)  when cancerous cells divide rapidly within an organ
C)  when cancer cells break off and invade other body parts
D)  when a nonmalignant cell grows slowlyE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Explain the difference between a benign tumor and a malignant tumor,and include a description of metastasis in the answer.

Accepted Answer

A benign tumor is a non-cancerous growth...

Question 19

Which group is at an increased risk for developing skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  people with naturally dark skin
B)  people who use tanning lamps
C)  people with no family history of skin cancer
D)  people with bleached blond hairE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 20

How often should men perform a testicular self-exam?

Accepted Answer

A)  weekly
B)  monthly
C)  annually
D)  every 3 yearsE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Exam 12: Cancer

Excess alcohol use is a risk factor for several types of cancer.

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If not detected early,basal cell carcinoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer.

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Explain the difference between a benign tumor and a malignant tumor,and include a description of metastasis in the answer.

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What stage would a cancer that has spread to distant tissues or organs be classified as?

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Describe the ABCDE test for melanoma.

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Every case of cancer begins with a change in a cell that allows it to grow and divide when it should not.

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A diet that is high in which food may increase risk of prostate cancer?

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What is the most common cancer for men aged 20 to 35?

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How often should men perform a testicular self-exam?

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Describe three treatments for cancer.

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Which statement about ultraviolet radiation is true?

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Pete has an outdoor job and is frequently out in the sun for an entire day.List five strategies that can help Pete avoid skin damage and skin cancer.

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Pancreatic cancer is usually not detected until it has reached an advanced stage.

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Which group is at an increased risk for developing skin cancer?

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When does metastasis occur?

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Which is characteristic of a skin lesion that may be a melanoma?

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Cancer is the leading cause of death in the United States.

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The primary risk factors for oral cancer are tobacco use and excessive alcohol consumption.

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Diet can be a key risk factor for cancer.Describe three general dietary strategies for cancer prevention,and then list eight foods that would be good anti-cancer dietary choices.

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For most cancers,surgery is the most effective treatment.

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