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14 Cards in this Set
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The most common malignancy among women in the U.S. is?
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breast cancer
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On average, a woman's lifetime risk of developing breast cancer is?
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1 in 8
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Risk factors for breast cancer are?
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previous history of breast cancer...
first degree relative with breast cancer (mother/sister)... early menarche, late age at first birth... radiographically dense breasts or calcifications... atypical hyperplasia (proliferative benign breast disease) |
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Screening for breast cancer?
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monthly breast self-exam, starting at age 20, clinical breast exam (CBE) every 3 years from 20-39 yo then annually, and mammography annually from 40 yo
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Third most common malignant _____, second leading cause of cancer deaths is ________ cancer
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neoplasm
colorectal |
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Starting at 50yo, screening for colorectal cancer is done by which 3 diagnostic studies?
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fecal occult blood test (FOB) and flexible sigmoidoscopy
OR double contrast barium enema OR colonoscopy |
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Which cancer is second leading cause of cancer death in men?
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prostate
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Which race is prostate cancer more prevalent in?
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black males and those with a family history of prostate cancer
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Starting at 50yo, screening for prostate cancer is done with?
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annual digital rectal exam (DRE) and PSA
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Which cancer has a long latency period with strong association between infection with particular subtypes of early detection and treatment?
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cervical cancer
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Screening for cervical cancer begins?
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sexually active or at the age of 18yo
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Screen for cervical cancer using which exams?
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annual Pap and pelvic exam
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After ___ negative screenings for cervical cancer, tests may be decreased per doctor.
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3
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Recommended cancer-related check ups should include which body systems and how frequently should they be done?
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thryoid
testicles ovaries lymph nodes oral cavity skin every 3 years from 20-39 and annually after age 40 |
