Blood in the urine, trouble achieving an erection, and loss of bladder control are signs of what
type of cancer?
A) lung B) testicular C) liver D) prostate
Q. 2Which of the following methods will help reduce the risk of skin cancer?
A) lotions with retin A
B) beach time between 10:00 AMand 2:00 PM
C) tanning booths
D) sunscreen
Q. 3The screening test for breast cancer is a(n) ________.
A) mammogram B) x-ray C) DRE D) colonoscopy
Q. 4A growth in the mucous membrane of the colon that can be a precursor of cancer is called a(n)
________.
A) ulcer B) tumor C) skin tag D) polyp
Q. 5Colon cancer is the 3 cancer killer. Whether you are a man or a woman, current guidelines urge
you to ________.
A) cut down on fiber in the diet when you reach age 50, because a high fiber diet contributes
to a greater risk for colon cancer
B) have a screening colonoscopy when you reach age 50, because colon cancer is treatable
with surgery if caught in time, but you could die of undetected/untreated colorectal cancer if
you don't get screened
C) perform monthly self-exams starting at puberty, because risk greatly increases as you age
from puberty to adulthood
D) assess your uncontrollable risk factors, such as heredity, because uncontrollable risk
factors are the only factors that contribute to your risk of colon cancer
Q. 6Agents that cause cancer are called ________.
A) carcinogens B) drugs
C) transcription factors D) teratogens
Q. 7The most common type of cancer is ________.
A) skin cancer B) stomach cancer
C) leukemia D) lung cancer