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-Most cancer occurs over the age of ______. -It is more common in ________. -The highest mortality in both men and women is ______________ cancer. - Answer-- 55 - Men - Lung The most common cancer in men is: - Answer-Prostate The most common cancer in women is: - Answer-Breast Two majo...

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Med Surg Exam 4 – Cancer Questions
with Latest Update
-Most cancer occurs over the age of ______.
-It is more common in ________.
-The highest mortality in both men and women is ______________ cancer. - Answer--
55
- Men
- Lung

The most common cancer in men is: - Answer-Prostate

The most common cancer in women is: - Answer-Breast

Two major dysfunctions in the process of cancer development:
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- - Answer--Defective cell proliferation
-Defective cell differentiation

____________________: tumor cells
Can be inherited (5%) or acquired (mutation in tumor suppressor gene) - Answer-
Oncogenes

Examples of Carcinogens:
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- - Answer--Chemical: tobacco smoke, vapes, cleaning products
-Radiation: nuclear, solar, radon
-Infectious agents (viruses): hepatitis, HPV

Cell Proliferation = ____________
Cell Differentiation = _______________ - Answer-Proliferation = growth
Differentiation = specialized

True/False:
Cancer cells are dependent on cell death to create another cancer cell. - Answer-False;
they are NOT dependent. Cancer cells will continue to replicate regardless.

True/False:
Cancer cells never differentiate. - Answer-True

Why does the body not recognize cancer cells? - Answer-Due to cancer cells being
undifferentiated, they are very similar to our own stem cells and therefore the body does
not recognize them as cancer cells and the immune system does not react.

, Ways to reduce cancer risk:
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- - Answer--Do not smoke or use any form of tobacco
-Enjoy a healthy diet
-Breastfeed if possible (reduces mother's risk)
-Vaccinate
-Avoid too much sun, use sun protection
-Reduce indoor and outdoor air pollution
-Be physically active
-Limit alcohol intake
-Get cancer screenings

CAUTION UP: (early warning signs)
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A-
U-
T-
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N-

U-
P- - Answer-C- Change in bowel or bladder
A- A lesion that does not heal
U- Unusual bleeding or discharge
T- Thickening or lump
I- Indigestion or difficulty swallowing
O- Obvious changes in ward or mole
N- Nagging cough or persistent hoarseness

U- Unexplained weight loss
P- Pernicious anemia

Diagnostic tests for cancer depend on the __________ where the cancer is found. -
Answer-Site

Cancer Diagnostic Tests:
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