As the Queensland Cancer Council celebrates its 50th anniversary today, we challenge readers to demonstrate just how much they know about the potentially fatal disease.
Q1. which cancer causes the most deaths in males?
a) Prostateb) Lungc) BrainQ2. which cancer causes the most deaths in females?a) Lungb) Breastc) Gynaecological cancer` Q3. which one of these cancers is NOT commonly diagnosed in Queensland men?a) Non-Hodgkin lymphomab) Brainc) Melanoma
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Q4. which one of these cancers is NOT commonly diagnosed in Queensland women?a) Uterusb) Lungc) BladderQ5. Can men develop breast cancer?a) Yesb) No
Q6. what is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia?a) Leukaemia b) Prostatec) Colorectal (bowel)
Q7. which type of skin cancer is easiest to treat?a) Melanoma b) Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) c) Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)Q8. are people with fair skin and blue eyes most at risk of skin cancer?a) Yesb) No
Q9. which one of the following statements is incorrect?a) Women should have their breasts screened every two years.b) Mammograms are aimed at healthy women without symptoms, aged between 50 and 69.c) A mammogram can provide an accurate screening for women under 40.
Q10. which of the following cancers can be caused by smoking?a) Prostateb) Vulvac) Brain
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Formed in 1961, the Queensland Cancer Council has aimed to raise awareness of cancer treatment and prevention options throughout the state.