American Cancer Society- Cancer Education Study Guide
Name________________________________________________________Period_______________
American Cancer Society- Cancer Education Study Guide
Mission Statement:
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer through
__________________________, ______________________,
____________________________ and patient services.
What is Cancer?
Cancer is a chronic disease characterized by
_________________________________________________________ of abnormal cells.
The 4 major types of cancer are:
1. 2.
3. 4.
Name 3 possible causes of cancer:
1. 2. 3.
Breast Cancer:
Women can perform a breast self exam (BSE) _______________________ and
women ages 20-39 should have a clinical breast exam every _____ years.
Cervical Cancer:
Woman should begin receiving PAP test ___________ years after their first
vaginal intercourse, but not later than age ____________.
Name 3 risk-factors for cervical cancer:
1. 2. 3.
( HPV Vaccine:
Two new vaccines (Gardasil & Cervarix) are now available to aid in the prevention of cervical cancer in woman. There are _______ injections (every 2 months for 6 months) that should be administered before the female is sexually active (encouraging all girls 9-12 years old to vaccinate). Gardasil protects against HPV strains 6, 11, 16, & 18 while Cervarix protects against 16 & 18.
Testicular Cancer:
Testicular cancer is the most common cancer found in males ages ____ to _____.
Males should examine their testicles (TSE) every _______________.
Some symptoms of testicular cancer include ______________________________,
______________________________________________________and
__________________________________________________________
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Skin Cancer:
What are the ABCD’s of skin cancer? Check moles:
A. B. C. D.
What are the 3 types of skin cancer?
1. 2. 3. (
* Are tanning booths considered a safe way to get a tan? (circle) YES NO
Colon Cancer:
Name 3 risk factors for colorectal cancer:
1. 2. 3.
Men & women should receive a colonoscopy every ____ years beginning at age _______.
Smoking & Cancer:
Hookah smoking causes cancer (circle) TRUE FALSE
Smoking is a major cause of heart disease TRUE FALSE
The FREE California Smokers Helpline: 1-800-_______________________________
or ____________________________________________________.org
Healthy Living:
List the 4 primary A.C.S. recommendations for healthy living:
1.
2. (30-60 minutes/day)
3. (fruits, veggies, and whole grains)
4.
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