Cancer Awareness Quiz

This quiz is designed to promote cancer awareness/education. Test your knowledge.

1.  Which is currently the most common form of skin cancer?
A. Melanoma
B. Sebaceous carcinoma
C. Basal cell carcinoma
D. Squamous cell carcinoma

2. Which is breast cancer awareness month?
A. September
B. October
C. November
D. December

3. After skin cancer, which is currently the most common type of cancer in men in the US?
A. Liver
B. Prostate
C. Lung
D. Pancreatic

4. Which are effective steps to prevent skin cancer?
A. Limit time in sun
B. Wear sunscreen
C. Avoid tanning beds
D. All of the above

5. Which statement is untrue of cancer?
A. It is a single disease
B. It is a group of diseases
C. Most types of cancer form a tumor
D. Cells from a tumor can multiply

6. True or false: All tumors are cancerous.
A. True
B. False

7. How did 4-year-old Alexandra Scott, diagnosed with neuroblastoma, bravely raise awareness and funds for cancer research?
A. Knocking door to door to collect money
B. Collecting and reselling stuffed animals
C. Selling lemonade
D. Singing in a concert

8. Which is a term for the spreading process of cancer?
A. Chemotherapy
B. Benign
C. Metastasis
D. Localized

9. Which is recommended for cancer prevention?
A. Not smoking 
B. Refraining from drinking/limiting alcohol if you drink
C. Eating well and exercising
D. All of the above

10. Which statement is true of cancer?
A. Cancer is entirely preventable
B. Family history doesn’t matter when it comes to cancer
C. The outlook for people diagnosed with cancer continues to improve
D. Most cancers do not require treatment

Answer Key:
1. C
2. B
3. B
4. D
5. A
6. B
7. C
8. C
9. D
10. C

For cancer information:  Visit amp.cancer.org offering links for patients, family resources, support and advocacy groups, and financial assistance programs. Through this link, one may also access the 24/7 cancer hotline providing support and answers for people dealing with cancer.

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