Cancer

Description: Test your knowledge on Cancer, a complex group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.
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What is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide?

  1. Lung Cancer

  2. Breast Cancer

  3. Colorectal Cancer

  4. Prostate Cancer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, accounting for approximately 1.8 million deaths annually.

Which type of cancer is characterized by the uncontrolled growth of cells in the blood-forming tissues?

  1. Leukemia

  2. Lymphoma

  3. Myeloma

  4. Hodgkin's Lymphoma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood-forming tissues, including the bone marrow and lymph nodes.

What is the most common type of cancer among women worldwide?

  1. Breast Cancer

  2. Lung Cancer

  3. Colorectal Cancer

  4. Cervical Cancer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women worldwide, with an estimated 2.3 million new cases diagnosed each year.

Which type of cancer is characterized by the uncontrolled growth of cells in the prostate gland?

  1. Prostate Cancer

  2. Testicular Cancer

  3. Penile Cancer

  4. Urethral Cancer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Prostate cancer is a type of cancer that affects the prostate gland, a small gland in men that produces seminal fluid.

What is the name of the protein that is often mutated in cancer cells, leading to uncontrolled cell growth?

  1. p53

  2. BRCA1

  3. BRCA2

  4. KRAS


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The p53 protein is often mutated in cancer cells, leading to uncontrolled cell growth and tumor formation.

Which type of cancer is characterized by the uncontrolled growth of cells in the colon and rectum?

  1. Colorectal Cancer

  2. Gastric Cancer

  3. Pancreatic Cancer

  4. Liver Cancer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that affects the colon and rectum, the final parts of the digestive system.

What is the name of the surgical procedure used to remove a cancerous tumor?

  1. Lumpectomy

  2. Mastectomy

  3. Colectomy

  4. Prostatectomy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lumpectomy is a surgical procedure used to remove a cancerous tumor from the breast while preserving the surrounding breast tissue.

Which type of cancer is characterized by the uncontrolled growth of cells in the lungs?

  1. Lung Cancer

  2. Mesothelioma

  3. Pleural Effusion

  4. Pneumonia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lung cancer is a type of cancer that affects the lungs, the primary organs responsible for breathing.

What is the name of the treatment modality that uses high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells?

  1. Radiotherapy

  2. Chemotherapy

  3. Surgery

  4. Immunotherapy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Radiotherapy is a treatment modality that uses high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors.

Which type of cancer is characterized by the uncontrolled growth of cells in the kidneys?

  1. Renal Cell Carcinoma

  2. Bladder Cancer

  3. Prostate Cancer

  4. Testicular Cancer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Renal cell carcinoma is a type of cancer that affects the kidneys, the organs responsible for filtering waste products from the blood.

What is the name of the treatment modality that uses drugs to kill cancer cells?

  1. Chemotherapy

  2. Radiotherapy

  3. Surgery

  4. Immunotherapy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chemotherapy is a treatment modality that uses drugs to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors.

Which type of cancer is characterized by the uncontrolled growth of cells in the ovaries?

  1. Ovarian Cancer

  2. Uterine Cancer

  3. Cervical Cancer

  4. Vaginal Cancer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer that affects the ovaries, the female reproductive organs responsible for producing eggs.

What is the name of the treatment modality that uses the body's immune system to fight cancer?

  1. Immunotherapy

  2. Chemotherapy

  3. Radiotherapy

  4. Surgery


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Immunotherapy is a treatment modality that uses the body's immune system to fight cancer by enhancing its ability to recognize and attack cancer cells.

Which type of cancer is characterized by the uncontrolled growth of cells in the pancreas?

  1. Pancreatic Cancer

  2. Liver Cancer

  3. Stomach Cancer

  4. Esophageal Cancer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pancreatic cancer is a type of cancer that affects the pancreas, an organ responsible for producing digestive enzymes and insulin.

What is the name of the treatment modality that involves removing cancerous tissue through surgery?

  1. Surgery

  2. Chemotherapy

  3. Radiotherapy

  4. Immunotherapy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Surgery is a treatment modality that involves removing cancerous tissue from the body through a surgical procedure.

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