Cancer

Question 1

4 factors that are involved in deciding a treatment plan for a patient

Answer 1

Type of cancer, if it can spread, patients age, patients health

Question 2

4 ways to reduce your risk of cancer

Answer 2

Be physically active, eat nutritious foods, avoid alcohol and tobacco, maintain a healthy body weight

Question 3

What does the term “cancer” refer to?

Answer 3

An uncontrollable growth of abnormal cells

Question 4

Name the 2 types of tumors related to cancer and how they are different.

Answer 4

Benign: noncancerous, grows slowly, doesn’t spread
Malignant: cancerous, spreads to other tissues, can be dangerous or terminal

Question 5

What is a carcinogen and why is it dangerous?

Answer 5

A carcinogen is a cancer causing substance found in tobacco, can lead to lung cancer

Question 6

Which type of cancer is most preventable and why?

Answer 6

Lung cancer- don’t smoke

Question 7

Why is it important to recognize the warning signs of cancer?

Answer 7

The earlier the diagnosis, the better the outcome