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Men's Health: Understanding Prostate Cancer

Description: This quiz aims to assess your understanding of prostate cancer, its symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment options. Prostate cancer is a common type of cancer among men, and it's essential to be aware of the facts to make informed decisions about your health.
Number of Questions: 15
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What is the most common symptom of prostate cancer in its early stages?

  1. Frequent urination

  2. Difficulty urinating

  3. Blood in urine

  4. Pain in the lower back or pelvis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the early stages of prostate cancer, the most common symptom is frequent urination, especially at night.

Which of the following is a risk factor for prostate cancer?

  1. Age

  2. Family history of prostate cancer

  3. African American race

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Age, family history of prostate cancer, and African American race are all risk factors for prostate cancer.

What is the recommended age for men to start regular prostate cancer screenings?

  1. 40 years old

  2. 50 years old

  3. 60 years old

  4. 70 years old


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The recommended age for men to start regular prostate cancer screenings is 50 years old.

Which test is commonly used to detect prostate cancer?

  1. Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test

  2. Digital rectal exam (DRE)

  3. Biopsy

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test, digital rectal exam (DRE), and biopsy are all commonly used to detect prostate cancer.

What is the most common treatment for localized prostate cancer?

  1. Surgery

  2. Radiation therapy

  3. Hormonal therapy

  4. Chemotherapy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Surgery is the most common treatment for localized prostate cancer.

Which treatment option is often used for advanced prostate cancer?

  1. Hormonal therapy

  2. Chemotherapy

  3. Immunotherapy

  4. Targeted therapy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hormonal therapy is often used for advanced prostate cancer to reduce the levels of testosterone, which can slow the growth of cancer cells.

What is the name of the protein produced by prostate cancer cells that can be detected in the blood?

  1. Prostate-specific antigen (PSA)

  2. Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)

  3. Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)

  4. Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a protein produced by prostate cancer cells that can be detected in the blood.

What is the Gleason score used for in prostate cancer diagnosis?

  1. To determine the stage of cancer

  2. To assess the aggressiveness of cancer

  3. To predict the response to treatment

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Gleason score is used to determine the stage of cancer, assess the aggressiveness of cancer, and predict the response to treatment.

Which imaging test is commonly used to evaluate the spread of prostate cancer?

  1. X-ray

  2. CT scan

  3. MRI scan

  4. Ultrasound


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

CT scan is commonly used to evaluate the spread of prostate cancer.

What is the term used to describe the surgical removal of the prostate gland?

  1. Prostatectomy

  2. Radical prostatectomy

  3. Simple prostatectomy

  4. Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Radical prostatectomy is the term used to describe the surgical removal of the prostate gland.

Which type of radiation therapy is commonly used to treat prostate cancer?

  1. External beam radiation therapy

  2. Brachytherapy

  3. Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

External beam radiation therapy, brachytherapy, and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) are all commonly used to treat prostate cancer.

What is the name of the medication commonly used to reduce testosterone levels in prostate cancer treatment?

  1. Leuprolide

  2. Goserelin

  3. Bicalutamide

  4. Flutamide


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Leuprolide is the name of the medication commonly used to reduce testosterone levels in prostate cancer treatment.

Which chemotherapy drug is commonly used to treat advanced prostate cancer?

  1. Docetaxel

  2. Cabazitaxel

  3. Mitoxantrone

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Docetaxel, cabazitaxel, and mitoxantrone are all commonly used to treat advanced prostate cancer.

What is the name of the immunotherapy drug that has shown promise in treating prostate cancer?

  1. Pembrolizumab

  2. Nivolumab

  3. Ipilimumab

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pembrolizumab, nivolumab, and ipilimumab are all immunotherapy drugs that have shown promise in treating prostate cancer.

Which targeted therapy drug is used to treat prostate cancer that has spread to the bones?

  1. Radium-223

  2. Strontium-89

  3. Samarium-153

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Radium-223 is the targeted therapy drug used to treat prostate cancer that has spread to the bones.

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