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Cancer and Health Policy: Shaping Legislation and Regulations

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What is the primary goal of cancer health policy?

  1. To reduce the incidence of cancer.

  2. To improve the quality of life for cancer patients.

  3. To ensure equitable access to cancer care.

  4. To promote research into new cancer treatments.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Cancer health policy aims to improve the quality of life for cancer patients by ensuring they have access to high-quality care, support services, and financial assistance.

Which federal agency is responsible for regulating cancer-causing substances?

  1. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  2. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

  3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

  4. National Cancer Institute (NCI)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The EPA is responsible for regulating cancer-causing substances in the environment, such as air pollution, water pollution, and hazardous waste.

What is the purpose of the National Cancer Act of 1971?

  1. To establish the National Cancer Institute.

  2. To provide funding for cancer research.

  3. To create a national cancer registry.

  4. To develop cancer prevention and control programs.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Cancer Act of 1971 provided funding for cancer research and established the National Cancer Institute, which is the federal government's primary agency for cancer research.

Which law requires health insurance plans to cover cancer screenings?

  1. The Affordable Care Act (ACA)

  2. The Medicare and Medicaid Services Act

  3. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

  4. The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ACA requires health insurance plans to cover cancer screenings without cost-sharing, such as deductibles or copayments.

What is the goal of the Cancer Moonshot Initiative?

  1. To accelerate cancer research.

  2. To develop new cancer treatments.

  3. To improve cancer prevention and early detection.

  4. To increase access to cancer care.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cancer Moonshot Initiative is a federal government initiative aimed at accelerating cancer research and developing new cancer treatments.

Which federal agency is responsible for regulating tobacco products?

  1. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

  2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

  3. National Cancer Institute (NCI)

  4. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The FDA is responsible for regulating tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars, and e-cigarettes.

What is the purpose of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Guidelines?

  1. To provide evidence-based recommendations for cancer treatment.

  2. To establish standards for cancer care.

  3. To develop cancer prevention and control programs.

  4. To provide funding for cancer research.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NCCN Guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations for cancer treatment, including the use of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and targeted therapy.

Which law prohibits discrimination against individuals with cancer?

  1. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

  2. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

  3. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)

  4. The Medicare and Medicaid Services Act


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ADA prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities, including cancer, in employment, housing, and public accommodations.

What is the purpose of the Cancer Information Service (CIS)?

  1. To provide information about cancer to patients and their families.

  2. To conduct cancer research.

  3. To develop cancer prevention and control programs.

  4. To provide funding for cancer care.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The CIS provides information about cancer to patients and their families, including information about cancer treatment, clinical trials, and support services.

Which federal agency is responsible for coordinating cancer research across the federal government?

  1. National Cancer Institute (NCI)

  2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

  3. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

  4. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NCI is responsible for coordinating cancer research across the federal government and is the primary agency for cancer research.

What is the purpose of the National Cancer Registry (NCR)?

  1. To collect data on cancer incidence and mortality.

  2. To conduct cancer research.

  3. To develop cancer prevention and control programs.

  4. To provide funding for cancer care.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NCR collects data on cancer incidence and mortality in the United States, which is used to track cancer trends and inform cancer control efforts.

Which law requires employers to provide unpaid leave to employees with serious health conditions, including cancer?

  1. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

  2. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

  3. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

  4. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The FMLA requires employers to provide unpaid leave to employees with serious health conditions, including cancer, for up to 12 weeks per year.

What is the purpose of the Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network (CPCRN)?

  1. To conduct cancer prevention and control research.

  2. To develop cancer screening and early detection programs.

  3. To provide funding for cancer care.

  4. To provide information about cancer to patients and their families.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The CPCRN is a network of researchers who conduct cancer prevention and control research, including research on cancer screening, early detection, and lifestyle factors that influence cancer risk.

Which federal agency is responsible for regulating medical devices used in cancer treatment?

  1. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

  2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

  3. National Cancer Institute (NCI)

  4. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The FDA is responsible for regulating medical devices used in cancer treatment, including surgical instruments, radiation therapy machines, and chemotherapy drugs.

What is the purpose of the National Cancer Institute's (NCI) Cancer Clinical Trials Network (NCTN)?

  1. To conduct clinical trials of new cancer treatments.

  2. To provide funding for cancer research.

  3. To develop cancer prevention and control programs.

  4. To provide information about cancer to patients and their families.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NCTN is a network of cancer centers that conduct clinical trials of new cancer treatments, including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and targeted therapy.

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