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Question 41

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Which of the following statements about leukemia is TRUE?

A) Leukemia produces tumors.
B) Leukemia cells are considered malignant.
C) Leukemia cells do not proliferate.
D) Leukemia is not considered cancer.

E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

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Question 42

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Two significant actions a person can take to minimize his or her risk for cancer are to avoid tobacco and eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables.

A) True
B) False

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Question 43

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Which one of the following is a good source of phytochemicals?

Trina is a 42-year-old woman who has lost two family members to breast cancer.Describe three lifestyle strategies that may help lower Trina's risk.In addition,describe the three tests/exams that Trina should have to help detect breast cancer in its early stages.

Melanoma usually appears at the site of a preexisting mole.

Exposure to carcinogens in the environment causes about one-third of all cancers.

The infection that puts women at risk for cervical cancer is

Cancers arising from connective and fibrous tissues such as bone,cartilage,or muscle are called

A technique that detects lung cancer earlier than X-rays do is

Breast cancer is linked to alcohol consumption.

Jen has fair skin, and both her mother and her aunt have been treated for skin cancer. This coming weekend, Jen and her friends are planning an all-day outdoor hike near a high-elevation mountain lake; she expects there will be a mix of sun and shade on the trail and at the lakeshore beach. She is looking forward to the hike, but she wants to avoid getting a sunburn or any sun damage. -Jen should do all of the following before leaving for the hike EXCEPT

Severe sunburns in childhood is a risk factor for skin cancer in adulthood.

Basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas

Cancer of the lining of the uterus is called ____________ cancer.

Techniques for early detection of prostate cancer include a digital rectal exam and

Estrogen is an example of a

Explain the difference between a benign tumor and a malignant tumor;include a description of metastasis in your answer.Finally,provide an example of one of the four classes of malignant tumors-list the type or types of cells that give rise to your example and where on the body it may cause cancer.

A physician who specializes in the study and treatment of cancer is known as a(n)

A characteristic of a skin lesion that may be a melanoma is one with a

All the following statements are TRUE about multiple myeloma (MM) ,EXCEPT