WHAT IS CANCER?

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There are over 200 types of cancer

HOW MANY TYPES OF CANCER DO YOU THINK THERE ARE?

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*Includes malignant brain and central nervous system tumours.

COMMON CANCERS

WHICH CAUSES OF CANCER CAN YOU CONTROL?

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WHICH CAUSES OF CANCER CAN YOU CONTROL?

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1. Cancer is generally a disease of...

A. Old ageB. ChildhoodC. Middle age

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A. You can catch it from someoneB. When cells divide out of controlC. From a blood transfusion

2. How does cancer develop?

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A. 20B. 200C. 2000

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3. How many types of cancer are there?

• Breast• Lung• Prostate• Bowel

5. Name the 4 most common cancers in the UK

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6. TRUE OR FALSE?There are many things within our control that can help reduce the risk of cancer...

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TRUEA healthy lifestyle isn’t a guarantee against cancer, but it can help to stack the odds in your favour

7. TRUE OR FALSE?It is possible to inherit genes from your parents that make you more likely to develop a certain type of cancer?

TRUEBut this doesn’t necessarily mean you will get cancer. It just means you’re at higher risk

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8. TRUE OR FALSE?Cell division is a natural process, needed for the growth, repair and replacement of cells in the body...

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TRUEBut if it gets out of control, cancer can develop

9. TRUE OR FALSE?Using deodorants can increase the risk of developing cancer...

FALSEThis rumour was started by an email hoax and has no scientific evidence to support it

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10. TRUE OR FALSE?Being physically active can reduce the risk of cancer...

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TRUEBeing active is a great way to help reduce the risk of bowel, breast and womb cancers.

Aim for about 60 minutes a day