Cancer Test Flashcards
(17 cards)
Use of Rays to treat cancer
Radiation therapy
Use of chemicals to treat cancer
Chemotherapy
Method used to diagnose cancer
Biopsy
Most common cancer in the U.S.
Skin cancer
2nd leading cause of cancer deaths in women
Breast cancer
Leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S.
Lung Cancer
2nd leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S.
Colon Cancer
Cancer most comply found in men over 55
Prostate cancer
Cancer of the immune system
Lymphoma
Cancer of the blood system
Leukemia
Name 4 factors that are involved in decoding a treatment plan for the patient…
Type of cancer
Whether or not the tumor can spread
Patients age
Patients health
Name four ways to reduce the risk of cancer…
Be physically active
Maintain a healthy weight
Avoid alcohol and tobacco
Recognize the aptly warning signs of cancer
What does the term cancer refer to?
A uncontrollable growth of abnormal cells in the body
Name the two types of tumors related to cancer and how they are different..
The two types of tumors are benign and malignant. A benign tumor is non-cancerous it grows slowly and is surrounded by membranes that keep it from spreading. A malignant tumor is cancerous it spreads to other tissues and through the blood or lymph node to other parts of the body.
What is carcinogen and why is it dangerous?
Carcinogen is a cancer causing substance. It is dangerous because a majority of cancers are caused by this. It is found in tobacco
Which type of cancer is the most preventable and why?
Lung cancer because all you have to do is stop smoking or don’t start
Why is it important to recognize the warning signs of cancer?
It will be easier to reduce the risk of cancer, by being treated at the first sign. When being treated more quickly the survival rate goes up, it’s less likely to spread and it’s not as dangerous. There also will be more effective treatment plans in the early stages than in the later stages.
