Quick Quiz

Quick Quiz: Testicular cancer
Testicular cancer is a malignancy that most commonly originates in the germ cells of 1 or both of the testicles. Although rare, testicular cancer is one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers in young adult men between the ages of 30 and 39 years. For reasons that have yet to be identified, the incidence rates for testicular cancer has been on the rise for the past several decades, although this increase in rates has slowed in recent years. According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 9910 men in the United States will be diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2022, and approximately 460 will die from the disease. How much do you know about testicular cancer?
Quick Quiz: Kidney Cancer
Kidney cancer, also known as renal cancer, is one of the top 10 most common cancers in both men and women in the United States. According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 79,000 individuals (50,290 men and 28,710 women) will be diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2022, and approximately 13,920 individuals (8960 men and 4960 women) will die from the disease. Kidney cancer is most frequently diagnosed in individuals aged 65 to 74 years, and is uncommon in those younger than 45 years. The incidence of kidney cancer has been increasing for several decades, although this uptick in cases has slowed in recent years. Although experts are not certain what is causing this rise in incidence, many believe that is can be attributed in part to the use more effective scanning techniques, which can detect the disease at an earlier stage. How much do you know about kidney cancer?
Quick Quiz: Bladder Cancer
Bladder cancer is the sixth most common cancer diagnosed in the United States. It is the fourth most common cancer in men and the twelfth most common cancer in women. According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 81,180 new cases of bladder cancer (61,700 men and 19,480 women) will be diagnosed in the United States in 2022, and approximately 17,100 individuals (12,120 men and 4980 women) will die from the disease. How much do you know about bladder cancer?
Quick Quiz: Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are a group of diverse disorders in which the bone marrow does not produce enough healthy blood cells. Although it is primarily a disease of the elderly, MDS can affect younger patients as well. The number of individuals diagnosed with MDS in the United States each year is not known for sure, but estimates range from approximately 10,000 to 30,000-55,000. The incidence rate of MDS appears to be on the rise, which may be due to improvements in recognition and criteria for the diagnosis of the disease, as well as an increase in the aging population. How much do you know about MDS?
Quick Quiz: Gastric Cancer
Gastric cancer is a relatively rare malignancy in the United States, representing 1.5% of all new cancer cases and 1.8% of all cancer deaths. The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2021, approximately 26,560 individuals (16,160 men and 10,400 women) will be diagnosed with gastric cancer, and approximately 11,180 individuals (6740 men and 4440 women) will die from the disease. The number of new cases of gastric cancer has been declining by approximately 1.5% annually over the past 10 years in the United States. How much do you know about gastric cancer?
Quick Quiz: Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is the fifth-leading cause of cancer-related death among women in the United States. According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 21,410 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the United States in 2021, and approximately 13,770 women will die from the disease. The average lifetime risk for being diagnosed with ovarian cancer is approximately 1 in 78, and the risk for dying from the disease is approximately 1 in 108. The likelihood of developing ovarian cancer increases as women age, with most cases developing after menopause. How much do you know about ovarian cancer?
Quick Quiz: Melanoma

According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 106,110 individuals (62,260 men and 43,850 women) will be diagnosed with melanoma in the United States in 2021, and approximately 7180 individuals (4600 men and 2580 women) will die from the disease. The risk for developing melanoma increases as individuals get older, with a median age at diagnosis of 65 years. However, it is also one of the most common cancers diagnosed in young adults, particularly in women aged <29 years. Although melanoma accounts for only 1% of all skin cancer diagnoses, it is responsible for a large majority of skin cancer deaths. How much do you know about melanoma?

Quick Quiz: Primary Bone Cancers
Primary bone cancers, also known as sarcomas, are very rare malignancies, accounting for less than 0.2% of all cancers in the United States. According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 3610 new cases of primary bone cancer will be diagnosed in the United States in 2021, and approximately 2060 individuals will die from the disease. Overall, the most common types of primary bone cancer are osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, and Ewing sarcomas. Survival rates for patients depend on several factors, including the type and stage of disease at the time of diagnosis. How much do you know about primary bone cancer?
Quick Quiz: Bladder Cancer
Bladder cancer is the sixth most common cancer diagnosed in the United States. It is the fourth most common cancer in men and the twelfth most common cancer in women. According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 83,730 new cases of bladder cancer (64,280 men and 19,450 women) will be diagnosed in the United States in 2021, and approximately 17,2000 individuals (12,260 men and 4940 women) will die from the disease. Smoking accounts for 47% of all these cases. How much do you know about bladder cancer?
Quick Quiz: Colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in the United States, excluding skin cancers. According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 104,270 new cases of colon cancer and 45,230 new cases of rectal cancer will be diagnosed in the United States in 2021. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in American men and women combined. Although overall mortality rates for the disease have been on the decline for several decades, deaths among individuals aged 55 years have been on the rise. How much do you know about colorectal cancer?

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