Question 1

The cure rate for non-melanoma types of skin cancer is nearly 100 percent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The incidence of colorectal cancer tends to run in families.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The Pap test is the

Accepted Answer

A)  use of a dye to enable X-ray identification of precancerous cells. 
B)  endoscopic examination of the uterine lining for abnormalities. 
C)  removal of a sample of cervical cells for examination. 
D)  screening blood samples for cancer cell markers. 
A)  use of a dye to enable X-ray identification of precancerous cells. 
B)  endoscopic examination of the uterine lining for abnormalities. 
C)  removal of a sample of cervical cells for examination. 
D)  screening blood samples for cancer cell markers.

Question 4

A woman's risk of developing uterine cancer is strongly linked to high levels of the hormone estrogen in her system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Vaginal cancer is most likely to occur among

Accepted Answer

A)  daughters of mothers who took the drug DES during pregnancy. 
B)  women who abuse barbiturates and tranquilizers. 
C)  daughters of breast cancer patients. 
D)  women who are sexually active. 
A)  daughters of mothers who took the drug DES during pregnancy. 
B)  women who abuse barbiturates and tranquilizers. 
C)  daughters of breast cancer patients. 
D)  women who are sexually active.

Question 6

Prophylactic mastectomy attempts to eliminate the possibility of future cancer development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Describe the risk factors for breast cancer.

Accepted Answer

Women who have a family history of breas

Question 8

Uterine cancer is cancer of the

Accepted Answer

A)  cervix. 
B)  ovaries. 
C)  vaginal canal. 
D)  wall of the uterus. 
A)  cervix. 
B)  ovaries. 
C)  vaginal canal. 
D)  wall of the uterus.

Question 9

The most effective step toward preventing pancreatic cancer is to

Accepted Answer

A)  consume no more than three alcoholic drinks a day. 
B)  eat more dietary fiber. 
C)  drink large quantities of fluid a day. 
D)  stop smoking. 
A)  consume no more than three alcoholic drinks a day. 
B)  eat more dietary fiber. 
C)  drink large quantities of fluid a day. 
D)  stop smoking.

Question 10

A prophylactic mastectomy is

Accepted Answer

A)  removal of healthy breast tissue to avoid the risk of breast cancer. 
B)  a mastectomy that includes the immediate insertion of a breast implant. 
C)  removal of all breast tissue and nearby lymph nodes to treat breast cancer. 
D)  removal of the cancerous lump itself and a small amount of surrounding tissue. 
A)  removal of healthy breast tissue to avoid the risk of breast cancer. 
B)  a mastectomy that includes the immediate insertion of a breast implant. 
C)  removal of all breast tissue and nearby lymph nodes to treat breast cancer. 
D)  removal of the cancerous lump itself and a small amount of surrounding tissue.

Question 11

Women in whom ovarian cancer has been diagnosed often report that the only symptoms were

Accepted Answer

A)  sharp abdominal pains that are strongest during activity. 
B)  the disappearance of the sex drive. 
C)  nausea and vomiting. 
D)  digestive disturbances. 
A)  sharp abdominal pains that are strongest during activity. 
B)  the disappearance of the sex drive. 
C)  nausea and vomiting. 
D)  digestive disturbances.

Question 12

Why is lung cancer the leading cause of cancer deaths?

Accepted Answer

The main reason lung cancer kills so man

Question 13

The greatest risk factor for pancreatic cancer is

Accepted Answer

A)  smoking. 
B)  obesity. 
C)  dietary fat intake. 
D)  sexual promiscuity. 
A)  smoking. 
B)  obesity. 
C)  dietary fat intake. 
D)  sexual promiscuity.

Question 14

The most effective and currently available screening method for cervical cancer is

Accepted Answer

A)  X-ray. 
B)  the Pap test. 
C)  HPV screening. 
D)  a vaginal blood test. 
A)  X-ray. 
B)  the Pap test. 
C)  HPV screening. 
D)  a vaginal blood test.

Question 15

A tumor that does not spread to other sites in the body is labeled

Accepted Answer

A)  proto-oncogenic. 
B)  inoperable. 
C)  benign. 
D)  local. 
A)  proto-oncogenic. 
B)  inoperable. 
C)  benign. 
D)  local.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for developing breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  women whose menstrual period began at a later age 
B)  women who have had no children 
C)  women whose diet is high in fat 
D)  women who have used hormone replacement therapy 
A)  women whose menstrual period began at a later age 
B)  women who have had no children 
C)  women whose diet is high in fat 
D)  women who have used hormone replacement therapy

Question 17

Which of the following types of solid tumors are most common among young men?

Accepted Answer

A)  breast 
B)  prostate 
C)  testicular 
D)  colorectal 
A)  breast 
B)  prostate 
C)  testicular 
D)  colorectal

Question 18

Which of the following is the most prevalent cancer in males?

Accepted Answer

A)  lung cancer 
B)  prostate cancer 
C)  testicular cancer 
D)  colorectal cancer 
A)  lung cancer 
B)  prostate cancer 
C)  testicular cancer 
D)  colorectal cancer

Question 19

One of the most common symptoms of testicular cancer is

Accepted Answer

A)  abdominal distress. 
B)  difficulty in urinating. 
C)  nausea and vomiting. 
D)  loss of sexual function. 
A)  abdominal distress. 
B)  difficulty in urinating. 
C)  nausea and vomiting. 
D)  loss of sexual function.

Question 20

Sheryl has many sexual partners but wants to avoid cervical cancer. Besides regular Pap tests, she could BEST lower her risk by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  taking up smoking 
B)  abstaining from alcohol 
C)  taking a prescription antibiotic 
D)  using condoms 
A)  taking up smoking 
B)  abstaining from alcohol 
C)  taking a prescription antibiotic 
D)  using condoms

Exam 11: Living With Cancer

The cure rate for non-melanoma types of skin cancer is nearly 100 percent.

The incidence of colorectal cancer tends to run in families.

The Pap test is the

A woman's risk of developing uterine cancer is strongly linked to high levels of the hormone estrogen in her system.

Vaginal cancer is most likely to occur among

Prophylactic mastectomy attempts to eliminate the possibility of future cancer development.

Describe the risk factors for breast cancer.

Uterine cancer is cancer of the

The most effective step toward preventing pancreatic cancer is to

A prophylactic mastectomy is

Women in whom ovarian cancer has been diagnosed often report that the only symptoms were

Why is lung cancer the leading cause of cancer deaths?

The greatest risk factor for pancreatic cancer is

The most effective and currently available screening method for cervical cancer is

A tumor that does not spread to other sites in the body is labeled

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for developing breast cancer?

Which of the following types of solid tumors are most common among young men?

Which of the following is the most prevalent cancer in males?

One of the most common symptoms of testicular cancer is

Sheryl has many sexual partners but wants to avoid cervical cancer. Besides regular Pap tests, she could BEST lower her risk by which of the following?

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