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    Cancer Quiz

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    This document contains a 20 question quiz about various cancers. It covers topics like risk factors for cancer, statistics on cancer deaths caused by tobacco use, early detection methods for different cancers, survival rates for cancers found at early stages, and recommendations for cancer screening. The answers to the true/false and multiple choice questions are provided in bold. The goal is to test knowledge about cancers, encourage early detection, and provide guidance on reducing cancer risk.

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    This document contains a 20 question quiz about various cancers. It covers topics like risk factors for cancer, statistics on cancer deaths caused by tobacco use, early detection methods for different cancers, survival rates for cancers found at early stages, and recommendations for cancer screening. The answers to the true/false and multiple choice questions are provided in bold. The goal is to test knowledge about cancers, encourage early detection, and provide guidance on reducing cancer risk.

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    This document contains a 20 question quiz about various cancers. It covers topics like risk factors for cancer, statistics on cancer deaths caused by tobacco use, early detection methods for different cancers, survival rates for cancers found at early stages, and recommendations for cancer screening. The answers to the true/false and multiple choice questions are provided in bold. The goal is to test knowledge about cancers, encourage early detection, and provide guidance on reducing cancer risk.

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    Cancer Quiz

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    Osama Atif
    This document contains a 20 question quiz about various cancers. It covers topics like risk factors for cancer, statistics on cancer deaths caused by tobacco use, early detection methods for different cancers, survival rates for cancers found at early stages, and recommendations for cancer screening. The answers to the true/false and multiple choice questions are provided in bold. The goal is to test knowledge about cancers, encourage early detection, and provide guidance on reducing cancer risk.

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    Cancer Quiz

    These questions can be used orally or can be incorporated into a variety of


    games or fun learning activities. The answers are in bold.

    1. What increases the risk of cancer?


    a) Smoking
    b) Poor nutrition
    c) Lack of physical activity
    d) All of the above

    2. 1/3 of all cancer deaths are caused by tobacco use


    True or False

    3. Colon cancer is the third most common type in both men and women
    True or False

    4. _____% of smokers start as teenagers


    a) 40%
    b) 70%
    c) 90%

    5. Early detection is the key to controlling breast cancer, and regular


    mammograms are the best way to detect breast cancer early.
    True or False

    6. The five-year survival rate is ____% for people whose colon cancer is found
    and treated in an early stage, before it has spread.
    a) 25%
    b) 60%
    c) 90%

    7. African American men have a lower prostate cancer risk than other
    racial groups.
    True or False

    8. Breast Cancer is the second leading cause of death in women, what is


    the first?
    a) Lung
    b) Heart
    c) Ovarian

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    9. What is the name of the 10-week program that encourages
    employees to be more active on a regular basis by setting
    individual goals and forming teams for motivation and
    support?
    a) Active for Life
    b) Look Good Feel Better
    c) Body and Soul

    10. Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers. It accounts for
    More than _________ of all cancers in the United States.
    a) 15%
    b) 25%
    c) 50%

    11. What is the name of the American Cancer Society’s new intranet site?
    a) Eastern Station
    b) ACS Resource Directory
    c) The Link

    12. The American Cancer Society's National Cancer Information Center


    (NCIC) is a nationwide help line, open 24 hours a day, 5 days a week,
    that answers calls and emails from cancer patients, family members
    and friends of cancer patients, and others who have questions about
    cancer- related issues.
    True or False

    13. Breast cancer does occur in men, though it is uncommon (1% of all cases).
    True or False

    14. Early detection of certain cancers can save lives, reduce treatment and
    improve quality of life.
    True or False

    15. Secondhand smoke does not cause lung cancer in healthy nonsmokers
    True of False

    16. The best way to reduce the risk of colon cancer is to?
    a) Increase physical activity
    b) Eat more fruits and vegetables
    c) Limit intake of red meat
    d) Avoid obesity
    e) Avoid access alcohol
    f) All of the above

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    17. Reach to Recovery is an ACS program that assists cancer patients and their
    families with transportation to and from their treatment facility?
    True or False

    18. Men should begin checking for prostate cancer at age 40.
    True or False

    19. Women should have yearly mammograms starting at age ______ and continue
    for as long as they are in good health.
    a) 40
    b) 45
    c) 50

    20. To find out more about the American Cancer Society go to:
    a) www.cancer.org
    b) 1.800.ACS.2345
    c) 1.800.227.2345
    d) all of the above

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