1.2 Risk Factors - Cancer

Question 1

List 8 modifiable risk factors for cancer

Answer 1

1. Tobacco
2. Obesity
3. Alcohol
4. Radiation
5. Sun
6. Occupational factors e.g. asbestos
   Viral infections e.g. hepatitis
7. Processed foods/fried foods which contain carcinogens

Question 2

List 2 non modifiable risk factors

Answer 2

1. Age
2. Family History - A Genetic predisposition

Question 3

Why is cancer more common in the elderly?

Answer 3

Cells typically have to mutate multiple times… over time…. before they become neoplastic