Movember 2013 Quiz

1. What can you do to reduce risk of testicular cancer?

Become familiar with your testicles so you can detect any changes early; report any changes to your doctor.

Eat many foods containing proteins including but not limited to; turkey, chicken, fish, cheese, nuts, etc...

Make sure that you urinate at least 5 times a day.

No way to reduce risk.

What can you do:
-- All men aged 15 or over should check their testicles regularly.
-- Become familiar with your testicles so you can detect any changes early; report any changes to your doctor.
-- Have regular medical check-ups by your doctor that include testicular examination.
-- Maintain a healthy and balanced diet and remain physically healthy

Explanation

What can you do:
-- All men aged 15 or over should check their testicles regularly.
-- Become familiar with your testicles so you can detect any changes early; report any changes to your doctor.
-- Have regular medical check-ups by your doctor that include testicular examination.
-- Maintain a healthy and balanced diet and remain physically healthy

2. What is a warning sign of testicular cancer?

An unusual difference between one testicle and the other

Scrotum shrinks when in a cold environment

No warning signs

Blood or pain during ejaculation or urination

Any of the following warning signs could be a sign for testicular cancer, if you have any of the following GO TO A DOCTOR!: - A hard lump on the front or side of the testicle. - Swelling or enlargement of the testicle. - Pain or discomfort in the testicle or scrotum. - An unusual difference between one testicle and the other. - A heavy or dragging feeling in the scrotum. - A dull ache or heaviness in your lower abdomen - Unusual and persistent backache - Unexplained weight loss

Explanation

Any of the following warning signs could be a sign for testicular cancer, if you have any of the following GO TO A DOCTOR!: - A hard lump on the front or side of the testicle. - Swelling or enlargement of the testicle. - Pain or discomfort in the testicle or scrotum. - An unusual difference between one testicle and the other. - A heavy or dragging feeling in the scrotum. - A dull ache or heaviness in your lower abdomen - Unusual and persistent backache - Unexplained weight loss

3. What is one of the screenings which is part of the detection of testicular cancer?

Ultrasound

Mammogram

Can only be detected by surgery of the scrotum

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening

VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT MOST SCREENINGS OF TESTICULAR CANCER ON FOLLOWING LINK: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/testicular-cancer/DS00046/DSECTION=tests-and-diagnosis

Explanation

VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT MOST SCREENINGS OF TESTICULAR CANCER ON FOLLOWING LINK: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/testicular-cancer/DS00046/DSECTION=tests-and-diagnosis

4. At what age is it most likely to develop testicular cancer?

0 to 15

15 to 45

45 to 65

65 to death

Testicular cancer is not a common cancer, but it is the most common cancer in men aged 15 to 45 years. Men over the age of 55 rarely get testicular cancer.

Explanation

Testicular cancer is not a common cancer, but it is the most common cancer in men aged 15 to 45 years. Men over the age of 55 rarely get testicular cancer.

5. What can you do to reduce risk of prostate cancer?

If you are 15 years of age or older talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of screening

Eat many foods containing proteins including but not limited to; turkey, chicken, fish, cheese, nuts, etc...

There is no way to reduce risk of prostate cancer.

What can you do:
-- Maintain a healthy and balanced diet and remain physically healthy
-- If you are 50 years of age or older talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of screening for prostate cancer.
-- If you have a higher than average risk for prostate cancer, you may wish to discuss the possibility of starting screening at a younger age.

Explanation

What can you do:
-- Maintain a healthy and balanced diet and remain physically healthy
-- If you are 50 years of age or older talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of screening for prostate cancer.
-- If you have a higher than average risk for prostate cancer, you may wish to discuss the possibility of starting screening at a younger age.

6. What is one of the screenings which is part of the detection of prostate cancer?

Cytoscopy

Mammogram

Low-dose computed tomography (LDCT)

There are no current tests for prostate cancer

VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT MOST SCREENINGS OF PROSTATE CANCER ON FOLLOWING LINK:
http://www.webmd.com/prostate-cancer/guide/prostate-cancer-diagnosis-tests

Explanation

VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT MOST SCREENINGS OF PROSTATE CANCER ON FOLLOWING LINK:
http://www.webmd.com/prostate-cancer/guide/prostate-cancer-diagnosis-tests

7. At what age is it most likely to develop prostate cancer?

0 to 15

15 to 45

45 to 65

65 to death

Prostate cancer is very rare in men under 45. More than half of all cases are diagnosed in men over 65. Age is the most significant risk factor of all for prostate cancer. The older you are, the greater the risk. In old age, up to 8 out of 10 men have prostate cancer cells in the prostate.

Explanation

Prostate cancer is very rare in men under 45. More than half of all cases are diagnosed in men over 65. Age is the most significant risk factor of all for prostate cancer. The older you are, the greater the risk. In old age, up to 8 out of 10 men have prostate cancer cells in the prostate.

8. What are some things that increase the risk of developing prostate cancer?

Being of African ancestry

Drinking too little water on a daily basis

Being in an environment frequently with men who have already developed prostate cancer

Developing prostate cancer is completely random

There is no single cause of prostate cancer, but some factors appear to increase the risk of developing it:
-- Age - particularly after 65 (prostate cancer is uncommon in men under 50)
-- Family history of prostate cancer (ALSO APPLIES FOR TESTICULAR CANCER)
-- Being of African ancestry
-- High levels of testosterone
-- Using cadmium at work
Some men develop prostate cancer without any of these risk factors

Explanation

There is no single cause of prostate cancer, but some factors appear to increase the risk of developing it:
-- Age - particularly after 65 (prostate cancer is uncommon in men under 50)
-- Family history of prostate cancer (ALSO APPLIES FOR TESTICULAR CANCER)
-- Being of African ancestry
-- High levels of testosterone
-- Using cadmium at work
Some men develop prostate cancer without any of these risk factors

9. What is a warning sign of prostate cancer?

Difficulty getting or keeping an erection

Frequent or unusually long erections

Any change in size, shape, consistency, swelling or sensation of your testicles or scrotum

No known warning signs

Any of the following warning signs could be a sign for testicular cancer, if you have any of the following GO TO A DOCTOR!:
-- frequent, difficult, painful, or blood during urination
-- dribbling urination
-- urine that contains blood or pus
-- pain in the lower back, pelvic area or upper thighs
-- pain/blood during ejaculation
-- Difficulty getting or keeping an erection

Explanation

Any of the following warning signs could be a sign for testicular cancer, if you have any of the following GO TO A DOCTOR!:
-- frequent, difficult, painful, or blood during urination
-- dribbling urination
-- urine that contains blood or pus
-- pain in the lower back, pelvic area or upper thighs
-- pain/blood during ejaculation
-- Difficulty getting or keeping an erection