Question 1

The American Cancer Society recommends routine use of mammography to detect breast cancer for women over what age?

Accepted Answer

A)   25 years
B)   35 years
C)   45 years
D)   55 yearsE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

The Epstein-Barr virus that causes mononucleosis is also linked to some stomach cancers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Metastasis is

Accepted Answer

A)   a type of cancer.
B)   the division of cancer cells.
C)   the spread of cancer cells.
D)   a nonmalignant cell.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Which statement about race/ethnicity and cancer is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   There are clear connections between race/ethnicity and cancer.
B)   European Americans have the highest cancer rates overall.
C)   African Americans have the lowest cancer rates overall.
D)   No single genetic or racial/ethnic factor relating to cancer is easy to isolate.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Explain the difference between a benign tumor and a malignant tumor. Include a description of metastasis.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

What controls the production of a particular protein?

Accepted Answer

A)   genes
B)   chromosomes
C)   oncogenes
D)   mutationsE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Cancer is an abnormal and uncontrollable multiplication of cells or tissue that leads to death if untreated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Almost all skin cancer cases involve exposure to

Accepted Answer

A)   lead.
B)   asbestos.
C)   ultraviolet radiation.
D)   secondhand cigarette smoke.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

What is the most common cancer in men?

Accepted Answer

A)   colon cancer
B)   prostate cancer
C)   lung cancer
D)   leukemiaE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

A cancer that has spread to distant tissues or organs would be classified as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Stage I
B)   Stage II
C)   Stage III
D)   Stage IVE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 11

The spread of cancer cells from one part of the body to another is called metastasis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Use of tanning lamps is not linked to skin cancer, because tanning lamps emit a safe form of UV radiation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Late onset of menstruation and early onset of menopause are risk factors for breast cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Screening tests have been proven effective at reducing deaths from ovarian cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Non-Hodgkin ________ is the more common and deadly form of this type of cancer.

Accepted Answer

A)   leukemia
B)   carcinoma
C)   lymphoma
D)   melanomaE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Colon cancer rarely occurs before age 50.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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) B) and C)

Question 18

Discuss the relationship between race/ethnicity, poverty, and cancer.

Accepted Answer

The relationship between race/ethnicity,...

Question 19

Which naturally occurring substances found in plants can help prevent chronic diseases?

Accepted Answer

A)   nitrosamines
B)   anticarcinogens
C)   phytochemicals
D)   free radicalsE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Which is an example of a cancer promoter?

Accepted Answer

A)   STIs
B)   estrogen
C)   smoking
D)   asbestosE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

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Screening tests have been proven effective at reducing deaths from ovarian cancer.

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Use of tanning lamps is not linked to skin cancer, because tanning lamps emit a safe form of UV radiation.

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Late onset of menstruation and early onset of menopause are risk factors for breast cancer.

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What controls the production of a particular protein?

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The spread of cancer cells from one part of the body to another is called metastasis.

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A cancer that has spread to distant tissues or organs would be classified as ________.

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Discuss the relationship between race/ethnicity, poverty, and cancer.

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The Epstein-Barr virus that causes mononucleosis is also linked to some stomach cancers.

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