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Experts caution women with breast cancer or a history of this disease to limit their _____ intake because it could stimulate cancer cells by closely imitating the actions of estrogen
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Soy food
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Sleep deprivation
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Hampers behavoiral patterns
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HDL3 seems to
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protect against cholesterol oxidation that results in atherosclerosis.
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Meditation is the interaction with the interior self that allows a person to learn the relationship between the mind and the biological response.
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False
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stress management technique used to gain control over one's attention by clearing the mind and blocking out the stressor(s) responsible for the increased tension is referred to as
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Meditation
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By middle age, our bodies contain millions of precancerous cells. Which of the following is correct?
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Only one abnormal cell lodging somewhere is enough to start a new cancer
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All too often, individuals bring on stress as a result of their behavior patterns.
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True
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Malignant tumors can interfere with normal bodily functions, but do not invade other tissues and rarely cause death
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False
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Most adults have precancerous or cancerous cells in their bodies.
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True
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Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the U.S.
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True
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As much as 80 percent of the risk for cancer is related to lifestyle or environmental factors.
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True
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The American Cancer Society estimates that two-thirds of all cancer in the United States is related to cigarette smoking.
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False
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Polyphenols are potent cancer-fighting antioxidants.
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True
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Nutritional guidelines recommend that to prevent cancers, at least 30 percent of daily calories should come from complete protein.
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False
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Too much ultraviolet radiation is a major contributor to lung cancer.
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False
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Genetics is estimated to add susceptibility in a majority of cancers.
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False
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Treatment of cancer should be left to specialized physicians.
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True
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Cancer results from:
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Cell control problems
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The major contributor to the increase in incidence of cancer during the last five decades is _____ cancer.
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lung
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Worldwide, cancer might become the leading cause of death because:
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Increase of tobacco use
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The American Cancer Society recommends all BUT which of the following for cancer prevention?
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Limit tobacco to moderate levels.
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Like coronary heart disease, cancer is largely:
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preventable
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Lifestyle or environmental factors contribute to as much as _____ percent of all human cancers.
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80
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_____ is (are) definitely an important factor in cancer risk.
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lifestyle
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Compared to the average individual, research demonstrated a _____ percent lower risk of cancer for individuals who never smoked, had lower than 30 BMI, exercised at least 210 minutes each week, and ate a diet rich in vegetables and fruits.
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36
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What percent of those diagnosed with cancer are expected to be alive for at least 5 years after initial diagnosis?
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60
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The most effective way to protect against cancer is to:
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adopt healthy behavoirs
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_____ is the most powerful regulator of cell growth and keeps cells from becoming malignant.
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vitamin D
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Phytonutrients are thought to:
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prevent cancerous tumor formation.
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What does fiber do
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prevents carcinogenic byproducts from forming.
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The potent cancer-fighting antioxidants found in tea are:
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polyphenols
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Consuming green tea has been linked to a lower incidence of _____ cancer.
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lung
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We should always eat hot dogs with a glass of:
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OJ
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All of the following EXCEPT _____ are recommended to reduce HCAs and PAHs during grilling.
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Trimming off extra fat
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Too much _____ seems to decrease blood enzymes that prevent precancerous cells from developing into tumors.
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animal protein
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High doses of nutrient supplements have been found to _____ cancers.
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increase the risk of certain
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Alcohol should be consumed in moderation because too much alcohol raises the risk for developing certain cancers, especially when it is combined with:
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tobacco use
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Being obese increases one's risk of dying from any form of cancer by more than _____ percent.
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50
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Tobacco use is responsible for an estimated _____ percent of lung cancer and accounts for more than _____ percent of all cancer deaths.
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87/30
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The average life expectancy for a chronic smoker is about _____ years shorter than that for a nonsmoker.
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15
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The most deadly type of skin cancer is:
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malignant melanoma
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A sunburn you get in 20 minutes without SPF 30 lotion will occur in _____ hours with the lotion if you stay dry.
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10
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Sunscreens that dilute the least with use are called _____ sunscreens.
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water resistant
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In the workplace, the biggest carcinogenic exposure is:
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cigarette smoke
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After how many years of stopping smoking does the risk for lung cancer approach the risk of never smoking?
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10
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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding lung cancer?
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Lung cancer is the number one cause of cancer death in women.
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_____ increases the risk for colon cancer.
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inflammatory bowel disease
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One of the risk factors for skin cancer is:
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excessive ultraviolet light exposure
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A skin self exam can
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reduce deaths from melanoma by as much as 63 percent.
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The risk for breast cancer is higher in women who:
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have never had children
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Cervical cancer risk is higher in women who:
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had multiple pregnancies
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Endometrial cancer risk is higher than average for _____ women.
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diabetic
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Prostate cancer risk is higher than average for:
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african american men
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Testicular cancer is...
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is more likely to occur in an undescended testicle.
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One of the possible risk factors for pancreatic cancer is:
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smoking
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One of the possible risk factors for kidney and bladder cancer is:
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smoking
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Most oral cancers seem to be related to:
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smoking
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Esophageal and stomach cancer are more common in men who:
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have a diet low in fresh fruit
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The risk for ovarian cancer is higher in women who:
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have hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer.
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Which of the following is TRUE regarding thyroid cancer?
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It occurs 3x as often in women as it does in men
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Working in a plastics manufacturing plant increases one's chance of developing:
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liver cancer
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A bone marrow biopsy confirms the diagnosis of: a. oral cancer.
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leukemia
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One possible risk factor for lymphoma is:
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Epstein-Barr virus infection
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Cancer early detection recommendations include:
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monthly TSE checks for men and BSE checks for women
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Beginning at age 40, women who do not have any symptoms of cancer should start:
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annual mammograms
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At what age should healthy men begin giving blood for an annual PSA test?
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50
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Annual cervical cancer screening is necessary among:
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Women who are sexually active
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The American Cancer Society estimates that _____ of all cancer in the United States is related to poor nutrition and lack of physical activity.
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1/3
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