Combined: Skin Cancer + Skin Cancer + Skin Cancer + Cancer + Cancer

Question 1

A swelling of part of the body caused by an abnormal growth of tissue is called a?

Accepted Answer

Tumor

Question 2

What is caused by overexposure by the sun, and comes in 3 different forms, varying in severity?

Accepted Answer

Skin Cancer

Question 3

a cancerous tumor is know as:

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malignant

Question 4

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer

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True

Question 5

Most serious form of skin cancer, and often characterized by black or dark brown patches?

Accepted Answer

Malignant Melanoma

Question 6

If mutated or damaged..these genes can make healthy cells become cancerous!

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Oncogenes

Question 7

"A" in the "A-B-C-D-E" rule stands for?

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Asymmetry

Question 8

What are non-spreading tumors called?

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Benign

Question 9

What is cancer?

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Uncontrolled growth of cells

Question 10

What's the most common type of skin cancer?

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Basal Cell Carcinoma

Question 11

Using a sunscreen of SPF 15 will give you 15 times the protection of using no sunscreen

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True

Question 12

"E" in the "A-B-C-D-E" rule stands for?

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Evolving

Question 13

What is a change in an organism's DNA?

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Mutation

Question 14

People with olive or naturally tan skin can't get skin cancer...

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False

Question 15

What are carcinogens?

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Any agent that causes cancer

Question 16

Using a concentrated beam of energy to kill cancer cells is called?

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Radiation

Question 17

Cancer is defined as:

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cell division out of control

Question 18

What are the major causes of skin cancer?

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UV rays from the sun, Overexposure to the sun

Question 19

What is the highest incidence rate for male cancers?

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prostate

Question 20

What does the C in ABCDE stand for?

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Color

Question 21

Which of the following are carcinogens?

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UV light, Some viruses, Cigarette smoke

Question 22

The majority of sun damage to your skin occurs before the age of 18

Accepted Answer

True

Question 23

Is getting a tan an effective way of reducing the risk of skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

No

Question 24

What is the most common type of Skin Cancer, and is the least severe?

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Basal Cell Carcinoma

Question 25

It is safer to tan in a tanning bed

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False

Question 26

Fair skinned people are the only ones who need to worry about sun damage

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False

Question 27

The choices we make and habits we develop are called what?

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Lifestyle risks

Question 28

What is the highest incidence rate for feamle cancers?

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breast

Question 29

"D" in the "A-B-C-D-E" rule stands for?

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Diameter

Question 30

Which of the following is a sign of skin cancer?

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All of these

Question 31

"C" in the "A-B-C-D-E" rule stands for?

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Color

Question 32

Cancer of the blood is called?

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Leukemia

Question 33

A tumor is best described as:

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a mass of unhealthy cells

Question 34

You don't need as much sunscreen on a cloudy day

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False

Question 35

What is key for long survival when diagnosed with cancer?

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early detection

Question 36

Frequently getting sunburnt can lead to skin cancer

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True

Question 37

What is more serious than Basal Cell Carcinoma, and often characterized by scaly red papules?

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Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Question 38

What treatment would a doctor do to a tumor (if it is possible)

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Surgery removal

Question 39

Why do people feel sick during chemotherapy and lose their hair?

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Chemo attacks fast dividing cells (cancer,hair,tummy

Question 40

What is one of the biggest risk factor for getting cancer?

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smoking

Question 41

The best way to prevent skin cancer is to limit sun exposure

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True

Question 42

One blistering sunburn when you are young increases your risk of developing skin cancer

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True

Question 43

"B" in the "A-B-C-D-E" rule stands for?

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Border

Question 44

What does the B in ABCDE stand for?

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Borders

Question 45

What does the A in ABCDE stand for?

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Asymmetry

Question 46

Which of the following are lifestyle risks?

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Unprotected exposure to the sun, Smoking, Lack of exercise

Question 47

Cancers that spread are called what?

Accepted Answer

Malignant

Question 48

What is the spreading out of cancer called?

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Metastasis

Question 49

It is more important to be "sun smart" now than when your parents were your age

Accepted Answer

True

Combined: Skin Cancer + Skin Cancer + Skin Cancer + Cancer + Cancer

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Combined: Skin Cancer + Skin Cancer + Skin Cancer + Cancer + Cancer

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