Exam 16: Reducing Your Risk of Cancer
Grace has battled ovarian cancer that had metastasized; she lived past the 5-year survival rate.She has a ____ chance of beating the disease.
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List and explain 10 protective factors that aid in preventing cancer.
1. Healthy Diet: Consuming a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins can help reduce the risk of developing cancer.
2. Regular Exercise: Engaging in regular physical activity can help maintain a healthy weight and reduce the risk of certain types of cancer.
3. Avoiding Tobacco: Not smoking or quitting smoking can significantly lower the risk of developing lung, throat, and other types of cancer.
4. Limiting Alcohol Consumption: Excessive alcohol consumption has been linked to an increased risk of developing certain types of cancer, so limiting alcohol intake can help prevent cancer.
5. Sun Protection: Protecting the skin from harmful UV rays by using sunscreen, wearing protective clothing, and seeking shade can help prevent skin cancer.
6. Vaccinations: Getting vaccinated against certain viruses, such as HPV and hepatitis B, can help prevent infections that are linked to an increased risk of developing cancer.
7. Regular Screenings: Undergoing regular screenings for cancer, such as mammograms and colonoscopies, can help detect cancer at an early stage when it is more treatable.
8. Environmental Awareness: Being aware of potential environmental carcinogens and taking steps to minimize exposure to them can help prevent cancer.
9. Stress Management: Managing stress through techniques such as meditation, yoga, and therapy can help support overall health and reduce the risk of cancer.
10. Genetic Counseling: For individuals with a family history of cancer, seeking genetic counseling and testing can help identify potential risk factors and take proactive measures to prevent cancer.
Breast cancer surpassed lung cancer as the leading cause of cancer death in women in 1987.
Heavy alcohol consumption is positively associated with reproductive cancers.
This ethnic group has the highest reported rates of cancer in women is ________; secondly are ___________ women.
Complementary cancer treatments for women include mind-body treatments, which includes use of herbs and aromatherapy.
Sources of UV rays can cause basal cell, squamous cell or melanoma cancers.Which of the following is not a source of UVA or UVB:
In 2012 it was estimated that almost _______ women would be diagnosed with cancer and of those, ________________ would die from the disease
All of the following have been identified as causes of cancer except:
Name and describe four Complementary and Alternative treatments for cancer.
Women who were using Estrogen Replacement Therapy (ERT) for longer than 10 years have twice the rate of ovarian cancer than women who are not using ERT.
By transplanting ________, patients are better able to receive and tolerate high doses of chemotherapy, radiation or both.
What percentage of lung cancers are associated with cigarette smoking?
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