What is cancer?

A) A genetic disorder

B) Uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells

C) A type of virus

D) A fungal infection

Answer: B

Which type of cancer is the most common worldwide?

A) Lung cancer

B) Breast cancer

C) Skin cancer

D) Colorectal cancer

Answer: B

What is metastasis in relation to cancer?

A) Cancer cells moving to other parts of the body

B) Cancer cells dying naturally

C) Growth of benign cells

D) The mutation of DNA

Answer: A

Which of these is NOT a known risk factor for cancer?

A) Smoking

B) Genetics

C) Sun exposure

D) Lack of water intake

Answer: D

What is the main purpose of chemotherapy?

A) To enhance immunity

B) To kill cancer cells

C) To remove the tumor surgically

D) To diagnose cancer

Answer: B

What does “benign” refer to in relation to tumors?

A) Non-cancerous

B) Deadly

C) Spreading rapidly

D) Treatment-resistant

Answer: A

Which of the following cancers is often caused by excessive sun exposure?

A) Lung cancer

B) Liver cancer

C) Skin cancer

D) Kidney cancer

Answer: C

Cancer can spread to other organs through:

A) Bloodstream

B) Lymphatic system

C) Both A and B

D) Neither A nor B

Answer: C

What is the term for the study of cancer?

A) Cytology

B) Oncology

C) Hematology

D) Dermatology

Answer: B

Which cancer is known as “the silent killer”?

A) Breast cancer

B) Skin cancer

C) Pancreatic cancer

D) Prostate cancer

Answer: C

What is the primary method for detecting breast cancer early?

A) MRI scan

B) Blood test

C) Mammogram

D) Urine test

Answer: C

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of cancer?

A) Unexplained weight loss

B) Persistent cough

C) Improved appetite

D) Unusual bleeding

Answer: C

Which cancer is known to cause a persistent cough with blood-tinged sputum?

A) Liver cancer

B) Lung cancer

C) Breast cancer

D) Colon cancer

Answer: B

Painless swelling in lymph nodes is commonly associated with which cancer?

A) Leukemia

B) Lymphoma

C) Lung cancer

D) Brain cancer

Answer: B

What does PSA testing help to diagnose?

A) Prostate cancer

B) Pancreatic cancer

C) Liver cancer

D) Lung cancer

Answer: A

Pap smear tests are primarily used for early detection of:

A) Cervical cancer

B) Breast cancer

C) Ovarian cancer

D) Colon cancer

Answer: A

A lump in the breast is a primary symptom of:

A) Lung cancer

B) Breast cancer

C) Skin cancer

D) Bone cancer

Answer: B

What is a biopsy?

A) Imaging technique

B) Blood test

C) Sample of tissue taken for testing

D) Genetic test

Answer: C

A colonoscopy is used to detect:

A) Lung cancer

B) Pancreatic cancer

C) Colon cancer

D) Skin cancer

Answer: C

Which cancer is often detected by looking for a mole with uneven edges or colors?

A) Breast cancer

B) Lung cancer

C) Melanoma

D) Cervical cancer

Answer: C

Which habit is a major risk factor for lung cancer?

A) Alcohol consumption

B) Smoking

C) High sugar intake

D) Sedentary lifestyle

Answer: B

Consuming a diet high in fiber can help reduce the risk of:

A) Breast cancer

B) Lung cancer

C) Colorectal cancer

D) Skin cancer

Answer: C

The HPV vaccine helps prevent which type of cancer?

A) Cervical cancer

B) Breast cancer

C) Skin cancer

D) Lung cancer

Answer: A

Which of the following is NOT a dietary recommendation to lower cancer risk?

A) Eat more processed meats

B) Eat more fruits and vegetables

C) Reduce alcohol consumption

D) Avoid excessive sugar intake

Answer: A

Regular physical activity is associated with a reduced risk of:

A) Heart disease only

B) Breast and colon cancer

C) Only respiratory diseases

D) Neurological diseases

Answer: B

UV radiation from the sun is a major cause of:

A) Lung cancer

B) Skin cancer

C) Brain cancer

D) Pancreatic cancer

Answer: B

Which cancer is strongly linked to excessive alcohol consumption?

A) Skin cancer

B) Lung cancer

C) Liver cancer

D) Bone cancer

Answer: C

Which screening test is recommended for colorectal cancer?

A) Ultrasound

B) Colonoscopy

C) MRI

D) ECG

Answer: B

A major preventable risk factor for liver cancer is:

A) High fiber intake

B) Vaccination against hepatitis B

C) Regular exercise

D) Smoking cessation

Answer: B

Aspirin use has been linked to reduced risk of which type of cancer?

A) Lung cancer

B) Skin cancer

C) Colon cancer

D) Brain cancer

Answer: C

Treatment and Management

Which of the following is a common cancer treatment method?

A) Surgery

B) Chemotherapy

C) Radiation therapy

D) All of the above

Answer: D

Radiation therapy uses:

A) Ultrasound waves

B) High-energy particles or waves

C) Pharmaceuticals

D) Enzymes

Answer: B

Immunotherapy is a treatment that:

A) Attacks cancer cells with high-energy radiation

B) Strengthens the body’s immune system to fight cancer

C) Surgically removes cancer cells

D) Prevents cancer cell division

Answer: B

Bone marrow transplants are most often used to treat:

A) Lung cancer

B) Skin cancer

C) Blood cancers (leukemia)

D) Brain cancer

Answer: C

Targeted therapy works by:

A) Attacking only cancer cells with specific targets

B) Increasing white blood cell count

C) Blocking the immune system

D) Decreasing blood flow to the brain

Answer: A

Which of the following is a common side effect of chemotherapy?

A) Hair loss

B) Increased appetite

C) Weight gain

D) High blood pressure

Answer: A

Which therapy uses the body’s immune cells modified to attack cancer?

A) Radiotherapy

B) Chemotherapy

C) CAR T-cell therapy

D) Hormone therapy

Answer: C

Hormone therapy is commonly used to treat which cancers?

A) Lung and liver cancers

B) Breast and prostate cancers

C) Brain and bone cancers

D) Skin and kidney cancers

Answer: B

Surgical removal of a tumor is most effective when the cancer is:

A) Metastasized

B) Localized

C) Widespread

D) In the brain

Answer: B

Which type of cancer is treated using Tamoxifen?

A) Lung cancer

B) Skin cancer

C) Breast cancer

D) Pancreatic cancer

Answer: C

Brachytherapy is a type of radiation therapy that:

A) Uses external radiation beams

B) Places radiation source inside the body

C) Is used only for pediatric cancers

D) Involves whole-body radiation

Answer: B

For which cancer is radical mastectomy a common treatment?

A) Colon cancer

B) Breast cancer

C) Lung cancer

D) Skin cancer

Answer: B

Targeted therapies are designed to:

A) Affect all cells in the body

B) Attack specific cancer cell markers

C) Increase blood flow to tumors

D) Enhance cell division

Answer: B

Palliative care in cancer treatment focuses on:

A) Curing the disease

B) Relieving symptoms and improving quality of life

C) Increasing immunity

D) Reducing cancer spread

Answer: B

Which procedure is used to diagnose leukaemia?

A) Biopsy of a solid tumor

B) Bone marrow aspiration

C) Colonoscopy

D) Endoscopy

Answer: B

Screening for cancer aims to:

A) Cure existing cancers

B) Detect cancer at an early stage

C) Increase cancer risk

D) Treat symptoms only

Answer: B

What is the primary screening method for prostate cancer?

A) Ultrasound

B) PSA blood test

C) MRI

D) Colonoscopy

Answer: B

Lung cancer screening is most commonly done with:

A) X-ray

B) Low-dose CT scan

C) MRI

D) PET scan

Answer: B

Genetic testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations helps assess the risk of:

A) Lung cancer

B) Breast and ovarian cancer

C) Skin cancer

D) Brain cancer

Answer: B

Which cancer is known to develop in the colon or rectum?

A) Liver cancer

B) Colorectal cancer

C) Pancreatic cancer

D) Bladder cancer

Answer: B

Which type of cancer screening is recommended every 3 years for cervical cancer?

A) Mammogram

B) Pap smear test

C) PSA test

D) CT scan

Answer: B

The primary risk factor for developing skin cancer is:

A) High fiber diet

B) UV exposure

C) Genetic mutations

D) Lack of exercise

Answer: B

Which cancer is often asymptomatic in its early stages and requires screening for early detection?

A) Skin cancer

B) Breast cancer

C) Colon cancer

D) Brain cancer

Answer: C

Self-examination is especially encouraged for early detection of:

A) Lung cancer

B) Melanoma and breast cancer

C) Liver cancer

D) Bone cancer

Answer: B

A digital rectal exam (DRE) is a screening tool primarily for:

A) Colon cancer

B) Liver cancer

C) Prostate cancer

D) Skin cancer

Answer: C

Family history of cancer is considered a:

A) Modifiable risk factor

B) Genetic or hereditary risk factor

C) Environmental risk factor

D) Diet-related risk factor

Answer: B

Which virus is associated with liver cancer?

A) HPV

B) HIV

C) Hepatitis B

D) Influenza

Answer: C

Exposure to asbestos is a known risk factor for:

A) Lung cancer

B) Mesothelioma

C) Skin cancer

D) Brain cancer

Answer: B

Which of the following can reduce the risk of colon cancer?

A) High consumption of processed meat

B) Low physical activity

C) High-fiber diet

D) Excessive alcohol consumption

Answer: C

Smoking is associated with an increased risk of all the following EXCEPT:

A) Lung cancer

B) Pancreatic cancer

C) Melanoma

D) Bladder cancer

Answer: C

The primary purpose of the HPV vaccine is to prevent:

A) Skin cancer

B) Cervical cancer

C) Lung cancer

D) Brain cancer

Answer: B

Limiting intake of which type of food may reduce cancer risk?

A) Fresh fruits

B) Vegetables

C) Processed and red meats

D) Whole grains

Answer: C

Excessive alcohol consumption is a risk factor for cancers of the:

A) Liver, mouth, and esophagus

B) Pancreas, brain, and lung

C) Skin, blood, and colon

D) Breast, lung, and kidney

Answer: A

Maintaining a healthy weight has been shown to reduce the risk of which cancers?

A) Skin and lung cancers

B) Breast and colon cancers

C) Brain and bone cancers

D) Pancreatic and liver cancers

Answer: B

The most significant preventable risk factor for cancer is:

A) Physical inactivity

B) Smoking

C) Genetic mutations

D) Alcohol consumption

Answer: B

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

A) Cancer is contagious

B) Smoking increases cancer risk

C) A healthy diet can lower cancer risk

D) Physical activity can help prevent cancer

Answer: A