Test Your Knowledge for Prostate Cancer

1. 1 in 10 men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime.

True

False

2. In 2024, projected diagnoses of prostate cancer comprise ___ of all new cancer diagnoses in men in the U.S.

11%

16%

29%

38%

3. There are many possible early warning signs for prostate cancer.

True

False

4. Which of the following is a well-established risk factor for prostate cancer?

Increasing age

Black race

Family history of the disease

All of the above

5. Prostate cancer screening starts with a physical exam.

True

False

6. A man is more likely to develop prostate cancer than he is to develop ____.

Colon cancer

Kidney cancer

Melanoma

Stomach cancer

All of the above cancers combined

7. Which of the following is NOT a treatment option for localized prostate cancer (i.e., cancer that is confined to the prostate or the region around it)?

Chemotherapy

Hormone therapy + radiation therapy

Active surveillance

Surgery

8. Which of the following is/are true about exercise after a prostate cancer diagnosis?

Exercise can be hazardous to your health. It’s better to remain sedentary.

The minimum amount of exercise for benefit is one hour of fast running, 5 days per week.

Exercise may reduce the risk of prostate cancer progression by nearly 60%.

Exercise can benefit you physically, but won’t do much for your mental health.

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Test Your Knowledge for Prostate Cancer

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