Flashcards in 01a: Epi Deck (15):
1
Benzene exposure associated with which cancer?
AML
2
Sunlight exposure associated with which cancer?
Skin, melanoma, eye
3
Arsenic exposure associated with which cancer?
Lung, skin, bladder
4
Asbestos exposure associated with which cancer?
Lung, mesothelioma, larynx
5
Vinyl chloride (plastic) exposure associated with which cancer?
Liver (angiosarcoma)
6
Aflatoxins are produced by certain (viruses/bac/fungi) and are associated with which cancer?
Fungi;
Liver
7
Why might the rates of bladder cancer by high in Egypt?
Schistosomiasis
8
Papilloma (HPV) associated with which cancer?
Cervix, anal, esophageal, oral cavity
9
List the factors that increase risk of prostate cancer.
1. Age over 65 y.o.
2. AA
3. Fam Hx
4. BRCA1 and 2 (esp 2)
10
T/F: Risk of prostate cancer is higher if patient has Hx of BPH
False
11
T/F: Risk of prostate cancer is higher if patient is smoker.
False
12
Breast cancer is the leading cause of death in which population?
American women 40-55 years of age
13
T/F: Breast cancer incidence increases with age.
True
14
T/F: Non-proliferative breast lesions are associated with increased risk breast cancer.
False
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