Question 1

Some 50 studies have shown significant improvement in heart function among cancer survivors who engaged in ________ minutes, three times a week.

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A)   high-intensity exercise for 20 to 40
B)   moderate-intensity exercise for 20 to 40
C)   high-intensity exercise for 40 to 60
D)   moderate-intensity exercise for 40 to 60E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Cancer is the leading cause of death in the United States.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Describe some notable recent insights in cancer treatment, most notably those associated with the research of Rakesh Jain, David Cheresh, and Daniele Gilkes.

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Question 4

The strongest predictor of the risk for prostate cancer is

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A)   drug and alcohol use.
B)   sexual history.
C)   race.
D)   age.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

What term refers to the use of targeted drugs to destroy rapidly growing cancer cells?

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A)   radiation
B)   surgery
C)   chemotherapy
D)   transplantingE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Discuss at least three of the lifestyle factors linked with cancer.

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There are several lifestyle factors that...

Question 7

What is the most common type of cancer in women?

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A)   lung
B)   breast
C)   colorectal
D)   skinE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Explain the most effective methods to protect oneself from the risks of skin cancer.

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The most effective methods to protect on...

Question 9

Bladder cancer is much more common in

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A)   women than men, and black women than white women.
B)   men than women, and black men than white men.
C)   women than men, and white women than black women.
D)   men than women, and white men than black men.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following statements best describes cancer?

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A)   a rapid growth of cells within an enclosed membrane
B)   an abnormal and uncontrolled multiplication of cells
C)   an infectious disease that is often fatal
D)   a set of tumor-like growths in a specific part of the bodyE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Surgery is most effective for a tumor that

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A)   involves cells of the lymphatic system.
B)   is solid and limited to one area.
C)   involves cells of the immune system.
D)   is gelatinous and limited to one area.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

According to research by pathologist David Cheresh, depriving tumors of nutrients makes them more resistant to treatment.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is the most common cause of cancer death in the United States?

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A)   breast cancer
B)   colon and rectal cancer
C)   prostate cancer
D)   lung cancerE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Radiation therapy is more toxic than chemotherapy or surgery.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following causes 80% of the cases of liver cancer worldwide?

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A)   hepatitis B and C viruses
B)   Epstein-Barr virus
C)   human herpesvirus 8
D)   Helicobacter pylori bacteriumE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Pancreatic cancer is usually detected after it has reached an advanced stage.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Leukemia is a cancer of the

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A)   head and neck.
B)   white blood cells.
C)   lymph nodes.
D)   vital organs.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Which statement regarding recent insights on cancer treatment is correct?

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A)   David Cheresh established that oxygen deprivation makes it easier to kill tumors.
B)   Rajesh Jain showed that boosting oxygen levels in tumors makes them easier to kill.
C)   David Cheresh established that nutrient deprivation makes it easier to kill tumors.
D)   Rajesh Jain showed that depriving tumors of nutrients makes them easier to kill.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Unprotected sex is a risk factor for cervical cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which statement about breast cancer is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   The American Cancer Society recommends breast self-exams.
B)   Breast cancer kills more women every year than lung cancer.
C)   The female hormone estrogen helps fight breast cancer.
D)   If a woman finds a lump in her breast, she should alert her physician.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Radiation therapy is more toxic than chemotherapy or surgery.

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Explain the most effective methods to protect oneself from the risks of skin cancer.

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