Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Cancer involves the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells that can invade nearby tissues and spread to other parts of the body, potentially leading to death if not treated effectively.

Question 2

A metastasis describes a cancer that has grown in size.

Accepted Answer

A metastasis refers to the spread of cancer cells from the primary site to distant organs or tissues, not just an increase in size of the original tumor.

Question 3

This ability of cancer cells to metastasize makes early cancer detection critical.

Accepted Answer

Early detection of cancer is critical because once cancer cells gain the ability to metastasize, or spread to other parts of the body, it becomes more difficult to treat and the prognosis worsens.

Question 4

Cancer is an intriguing disease in that it has many origins, affects numerous parts of the body, and treatment for the different kinds of cancer can vary.

Accepted Answer

Cancer is a complex group of diseases with various causes, including genetic factors, lifestyle choices (such as smoking and diet), environmental exposures, and infections. It can affect almost any part of the body, and the treatment varies widely depending on the type, location, and stage of the cancer, as well as the patient's overall health.

Question 5

Lung cancer symptoms usually appears in the early stage of the disease.

Accepted Answer

Lung cancer symptoms often do not appear until the disease is in its advanced stages, making early detection difficult without screening.

Question 6

Lifestyle has no influence on cancer risk.

Accepted Answer

Lifestyle factors such as diet, physical activity, smoking, and alcohol consumption significantly influence cancer risk.

Question 7

Sedentary women who consume few vegetables have an increased risk of breast cancer.

Accepted Answer

A diet low in vegetables and a sedentary lifestyle are associated with an increased risk of breast cancer due to factors like poor nutrition and lack of physical activity affecting hormone levels and overall health.

Question 8

A mammogram is an example of a biopsy.

Accepted Answer

A mammogram is an imaging test used to screen for or diagnose breast cancer, not a biopsy, which involves removing tissue to examine for disease.

Question 9

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men.

Accepted Answer

Prostate cancer is indeed the most common cancer among men, excluding skin cancer. It is a significant health concern, particularly in older men.

Question 10

Prostate cancer boasts the fewest number of deaths after five years from diagnosis.

Accepted Answer

Prostate cancer has the highest five-year survival rate among all cancers, meaning the fewest number of deaths after five years from diagnosis.

Question 11

Cervical cancer is considered in part a sexually transmitted disease.

Accepted Answer

Cervical cancer is often caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which is sexually transmitted.

Question 12

All abnormal Pap tests indicate that the patient is in the early stages of cancer.

Accepted Answer

Abnormal Pap tests can indicate a range of conditions, including infections, inflammation, HPV presence, or precancerous changes, not necessarily early stages of cancer.

Question 13

The more severe sunburns a person has had, the higher the risk for cancer.

Accepted Answer

Severe sunburns, especially during childhood, can significantly increase the risk of developing skin cancer later in life due to the damage they cause to the DNA in skin cells.

Question 14

Skin colour does not have any influence on who will get skin cancer.

Accepted Answer

While anyone can get skin cancer, individuals with lighter skin color are at higher risk because they have less melanin, which provides some protection against the damaging effects of UV radiation.

Question 15

Most skin cancers will be found on the hands, arms, face, and neck.

Accepted Answer

These areas are most often exposed to the sun, leading to a higher risk of skin cancer due to UV radiation exposure.

Question 16

UVA radiation from tanning lamps causes premature wrinkles and skin cancer.

Accepted Answer

UVA radiation penetrates deep into the skin, causing damage that leads to premature aging, including wrinkles, and increases the risk of skin cancer.

Question 17

An SPF-15 rating means that you have 15 minutes of protection from UV rats.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery are the primary methods of treatment for head and neck cancers.

Accepted Answer

Chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery are indeed the primary methods of treatment for head and neck cancers, as they aim to remove, kill, or damage cancer cells in the area.

Question 19

Testicular cancer is relatively common among men.

Accepted Answer

Testicular cancer is relatively rare compared to other types of cancer in men, but it is the most common cancer in American males between the ages of 15 and 35.

Question 20

Men with undescended testicles are at increased risk for testicular cancer.

Accepted Answer

Men with a history of undescended testicles (cryptorchidism) have a higher risk of developing testicular cancer compared to men whose testicles descended normally.

Quiz 11: Cancer