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Test Your Sun Savvy

Whether you are a cancer patient, a friend or relative of a cancer patient, or simply an individual who wants to stay informed, being able to sort fact from fiction can help you and your loved ones stay a step ahead in the fight against cancer. Test your knowledge of the latest cancer information by taking this short quiz.



ABOUT CANCER

  1. Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. True False

  2. Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer. True False

  3. Very few people survive cancer; at any given time, only about 60,000 people who have been diagnosed with cancer are still living. True False

RISK FACTORS

  1. All cancers result from damaged DNA that is present when a person is born. True False

  2. Only 5 to 10 percent of breast cancers occur in women with a clearly defined genetic predisposition for the disease. True False

  3. More than 85 percent of all lung cancer deaths can be attributed to tobacco. True False

  4. If you've only had sunburns a few times in your life, you are safe from skin cancer.
    True False

  5. Alcohol consumption is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer. True False

  6. Hormone replacement therapy has been connected with increased risk of cancer.
    True False


    SYMPTOMS & DIAGNOSIS

  7. If a test finds a benign polyp or growth in your colon (an "adenoma"), it is almost certain you will eventually develop colorectal cancer. True False

  8. Cervical cancer is highly treatable when diagnosed early. True False

  9. It is possible to have cancer without exhibiting any symptoms. True False


    PREVENTION

  10. The American Cancer Society recommends a cancer-related checkup every three years for people ages 20 to 40 and every year for people age 40 and older. True False

  11. Using a good sunscreen every time you're exposed to the sun is enough to prevent skin cancer.
    True False

  12. Eating a diet that includes lots of fruits and vegetables can help you avoid many kinds of cancer.
    True False

  
Related links:
Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center Brochure  
Loyola CAN-HELP Cancer Information Service

 


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