Cancer Awareness

Compared to white women, black women are more likely to die of cervical cancer at what rate?

• Three times the rate.
• Four times the rate.
• Twice the rate.
• They are not more likely to die of cervical cancer.

What is cervical cancer?

• A disease of the stomach.
• A disease of the reproductive tract.
• A disease of the esophagus.
• A disease of the heart.

Is cervical cancer easy to prevent and treat?

• Yes.
• No, this form of disease is notoriously difficult to treat.
• It depends on the person.
• It doesn't need to be treated.

At what age should women start getting screened for cervical cancer?

• 19
• 12
• 21
• 30

How many cervical cancer screening options are there for a woman aged 30-40?

• Countless.
• 2
• 10
• 3

Are black women or white women more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer?

• Black women.
• White Women.
• They are equally likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer.

Is breast cancer something that only older women need to worry about?

• Yes
• No

What part do genetics play in developing breast cancer?

• One to five percent.
• 50 percent.
• 20-30 percent.
• Genetics play no part at all.

How often should a woman have a mammogram?

• Depending on age, every one to three years.
• Every five years.
• Never, unless she has a family history of the disease.
• Once a decade.

Learning to perform a breast self exam is also critical to catching breast cancer early, when it is easier to treat. How often should a woman give herself an exam?

• It's up to the woman.
• Every day in the shower.
• Once a year.
• Monthly.

How many men in the USA die each year of prostate cancer?

• Around 10,000.
• Less than 10,000.
• Around 30,000.
• Around 50,000.

Which one of these is the biggest risk factor associated with prostate cancer?

• Diet
• Environment
• Fitness
• Age

If you have a close relative who has prostate cancer you are ________ to get it?

• Not at any increased risk
• At a reduced risk because it only effects one male genetic stream per generation
• 2 ½ times someone with no family history
• Guaranteed to get it

Which one of these is the least common method of treatment for prostate cancer?

• Surgery
• Radiaton
• Chemotherapy
• Watchful waiting

Which of these is not a complication of prostate cancer treatment?

• Erectile dysfunction
• Incontinence
• Pain
• Depressions
• Hair loss

Do diet and physical fitness affect someone's risk of getting cancer?

• Not at all.
• Yes, a good diet will prevent all cancer.
• Obesity and a poor diet can increase your risk for some cancers.
• Studies have shown that people with a diet high in fat and cholesterol are less likely to get cancer.

Which of the following is a major factor in the disproportionately high death rate for many cancers in the black community?

• Socieconomic status
• Geography
• Biology

Which age group is experiencing a rise in colon cancer rates?

• 60-69 year olds
• 20-29 year olds
• 10-19 year olds
• 50-59 year olds

Does quitting smoking immediately eliminate your risk of getting lung cancer?

• Not at all.
• Yes
• It reduces but does not eliminate the risk.

How many people who get lung cancer are or once were cigarette smokers?

• 87 percent
• 99.9 percent
• 52 percent
• 34 percent

What is the leading cause of death among African Americans?

• Murder
• Stroke
• Cancer
• Heart disease

What is the leading cause of cancer death among African Americans?

• Lung cancer
• Prostate cancer
• Breast cancer
• Pancreatic cancer

Which type of cancer is not one of the most common among African Americans?

• Breast cancer
• Skin cancer
• Lung cancer
• Prostate cancer
• Colon cancer

True or False: Blacks don't get skin cancer.

• True
• False

Which of these factors contribute to a person's colon cancer risk?

• Age
• Family history
• Smoking
• Diet and excercise
• All of the above