
Chat #4 (Cancer Myth or fact)

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Physical Ed
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9th - 12th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Myth or Fact: Most people who get cancer have a relative who had cancer.
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Myth
Answer explanation
Myth: Most cancers are caused by gene mutations. While some cancers do have genetic link, this only gives a predisposition to a personal developing the cancer.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Myth or Fact: Regular alcohol use increases your chance of getting cancer.
Back
Fact
Answer explanation
Fact: Alcohol use contributes to the development of cancers of the mouth and throat, esophagus, colon and rectum, liver, and breast.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Myth or Fact: Artificial sweeteners increase your risk of getting cancer. Eating foods containing artificial sweeteners can cause cancer.
Back
Myth
Answer explanation
Myth: Currently, no studies support the idea that artificial sweeteners increase a person’s risk of developing cancer.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Myth or Fact: A biopsy may cause cancer cells to spread.
Back
Myth
Answer explanation
Myth: The risk of cancer spreading following a biopsy is very low. Surgeons take many precautions to prevent the spread of cancer cells.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Myth or Fact: Exercise may help reduce your risk of getting cancer.
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Fact
Answer explanation
Fact: Several studies show decreased cancer rates in physically active individuals.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Myth or Fact: Cell phone use can cause cancer.
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Myth
Answer explanation
Myth: Research indicates that cell phone use does not cause cancer.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Myth or Fact: Breast cancer can develop under the age of 40.
Back
Fact
Answer explanation
Fact: Age is an uncontrollable risk factor and more individuals over 40 are diagnosed but you can develop breast cancer under 40.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Myth or Fact: Breast cancer can develop under the age of 40.
Back
Fact
Answer explanation
FACT: There are over 100 different types of cancer.
9.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Myth or Fact: Individuals with no family history of cancer are not at risk of developing cancer.
Back
Myth
Answer explanation
Myth: Current data shows that approximately 40% of individuals will develop cancer. Most cancers are the result of genetic mutations that naturally occur as a result of aging and exposure to environmental factors
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