Question 1

All of the following statements are TRUE about multiple myeloma,EXCEPT that it

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A)  is more common in older people.
B)  is most common among white women.
C)  produces tumors in several sites,particularly in the bone marrow.
D)  can lead to anemia,excessive bleeding,and decreased resistance to infection.

Question 2

Sarcomas arise from

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A)  connective and fibrous tissue.
B)  epithelial layers.
C)  blood-forming cells.
D)  lymph nodes.

Question 3

A woman is more likely to develop breast cancer if

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A)  she had her first child before age 30.
B)  her diet is low in fat.
C)  her diet is high in vegetables.
D)  she is obese.

Question 4

Regular exercise reduces the risk of breast cancer.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Risk factors for endometrial cancer include all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  using oral contraceptives.
B)  late menopause.
C)  obesity.
D)  prolonged estrogen exposure.

Question 6

Benign tumors never pose a health risk.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

One potentially dangerous additive found in processed meats is

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A)  sulforaphane.
B)  nitrates.
C)  sodium chloride.
D)  beta-carotene.

Question 8

A sore that does not heal may be a warning sign of skin cancer.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Explain the difference between a benign tumor and a malignant tumor;include a description of metastasis in your answer.Finally,describe the stages of cancer and the various measures used by medical professionals and scientists to classify a cancer in each stage.

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A benign tumor is a non-cancerous growth...

Question 10

Smoking is responsible for what percentage of lung cancer deaths?

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A)  20 percent
B)  35 percent
C)  65 percent
D)  83 percent

Question 11

Which of the following is the greatest risk factor for the development of lung cancer among nonsmokers?

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A)  physical inactivity
B)  overexposure to sunlight
C)  a high-fat diet
D)  environmental tobacco smoke D

Question 12

Risk factors for breast cancer include all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  genetic factors.
B)  diet.
C)  use of hormonal therapy.
D)  early onset of menopause.

Question 13

The most common form of cancer in women is _______________ cancer;the most common cause of cancer death in women is _______________.

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A)  lung;colon and rectal
B)  breast;lung
C)  cervical;colon
D)  breast;ovarian B

Question 14

Pete has an outdoor job and is frequently out in the sun for an entire day.List four strategies that can help Pete avoid skin damage and skin cancer.

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1. Use sunscreen: Pete should apply a br...

Question 15

Which of the following is TRUE about cancer death rates?

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A)  Death rates from cancer for men began to decline in 1991.
B)  Death rates from cancer for men continue to increase even today.
C)  There has been no change in cancer death rates.
D)  Death rates from cancer for women began to decline in 1998. A

Question 16

Weight gain in early adulthood increases a woman's risk for which two forms of cancer in particular?

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A)  endometrial and breast cancers
B)  oral and endometrial cancers
C)  breast and liver cancers
D)  None of these answers is correct.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of melanoma?

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A)  occurs most commonly on the face
B)  appears at the site of a preexisting mole
C)  invades surrounding tissue
D)  bleeds easily

Question 18

Smoking is the key risk factor for bladder cancer.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

One type of cancer that seems to be linked to a diet high in red meat is

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A)  cervical cancer.
B)  lymphoma.
C)  leukemia.
D)  colon cancer.

Question 20

Choose one of the common cancers described in your text.Briefly describe the cancer,its risk factors,signs/symptoms,and treatment.List at least three lifestyle strategies for prevention.

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Sarcomas arise from

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A woman is more likely to develop breast cancer if

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Risk factors for endometrial cancer include all of the following EXCEPT

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Benign tumors never pose a health risk.

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A sore that does not heal may be a warning sign of skin cancer.

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Choose one of the common cancers described in your text.Briefly describe the cancer,its risk factors,signs/symptoms,and treatment.List at least three lifestyle strategies for prevention.

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