Quick Quiz

According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 353,510 new cases of breast cancer (297,790 cases of invasive breast cancer and 55,720 cases of ductal carcinoma in situ) will be diagnosed in women in the United States in 2023, and approximately 43,700 women will die from the disease. There are currently more than 3.8 million American women with a history of breast cancer; this includes women currently receiving treatment as well as those who have completed therapy. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time set aside to help people learn more about the disease and to support those who are affected. How much do you know about breast cancer?

According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 288,300 men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2023, and approximately 34,700 deaths will be attributed to the disease. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a time set aside to help people learn more about the disease and to support those who are affected. How much do you know about prostate cancer?

According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 43,800 individuals (11,860 men and 31,940 women) will be diagnosed with thyroid cancer in the United States in 2022, and approximately 2230 individuals (1070 men and 1160 women) will die from the disease. This cancer originates in the thyroid gland, which is part of the endocrine system that controls heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and metabolism by secreting hormones. Thyroid cancer is the twelfth most common cancer in the United States, representing 2.3% of all new cancer cases, and is the seventh most common cancer in women. Although the death rate for thyroid cancer increased slightly (0.6% per year) from 2009 to 2018, this rate has been stabilizing in recent years. How much do you know about thyroid cancer?

Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in men and women and is the leading cause of cancer-related death. The American Cancer Society estimates that approximately 236,740 new cases of lung cancer (117,910 in men and 118,830 in women) will be diagnosed in 2022 and approximately 130,180 individuals (68,820 men and 61,360 women) will die from the disease. In the United States, the number of new lung cancer cases in men has been declining annually since the mid-1980s. In women, the number of new cases diagnosed each year started declining in the mid-2000s. Between 2009 and 2018, incidence rates dropped 1.4% each year in women compared with 2.8% each year in men. How much do you know about lung cancer?

Cancer that originates in the liver is known as primary liver cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 41,260 individuals (28,600 men and 12,660 women) will be diagnosed with primary liver cancer in the United States in 2022, and approximately 30,520 individuals (20,420 men and 10,100 women) will die from the disease. From 1980 to 2015, incidence rates for primary liver cancer have more than tripled, although these rates have stabilized recently, and between 1980 and 2013, the overall liver cancer death rate has more than doubled. How much do you know about primary liver cancer?

Approximately 3.4 million Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer in 2022, making it the most common form of cancer in the United States. Included in this estimation are patients with basal-cell carcinoma and squamous-cell carcinoma, which are the most common types of skin cancer, as well as patients with melanoma, which accounts for approximately 1% of all skin cancers, but is responsible for a large majority of skin cancer–related deaths. Although the total number and incidence rates of basal-cell carcinoma and squamous-cell carcinoma cannot be precisely determined because reporting to cancer registries is not required, it is estimated that they account for less than 0.1% of patient deaths caused by cancer. However, the American Cancer Society estimates that approximately 99,780 individuals will be diagnosed with melanoma in 2022, and approximately 7650 individuals will die from the disease. How much do you know about skin cancer?

Soft tissue sarcoma is a rare form of cancer that begins in tissues that connect or support other structures in the body, such as fat, muscle, nerves, fibrous tissues, blood vessels, or deep skin tissues. Although the majority of soft tissue sarcomas originate in the arms or legs, they can also be found in internal organs or the retroperitoneum, the trunk, or the head and neck area. Soft tissue sarcomas are most commonly diagnosed in children, accounting for approximately 15% of all pediatric cancers. According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 13,190 individuals (7590 men and 5600 women) will be diagnosed with soft tissue sarcomas in the United States in 2022, and approximately 5130 individuals (2740 men and 2390 women) will die from the disease. How much do you know about soft tissue sarcomas?

On June 5, 2022, people around the world will celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day^®, a time set aside to recognize cancer survivors, raise awareness of the ongoing challenges these individuals face because of their disease, and celebrate life. A cancer survivor can be defined as anyone who has a history of cancer, from diagnosis through treatment and the remainder of life. The American Cancer Society, the National Cancer Institute, and many other organizations focus a great deal of their efforts on helping cancer survivors manage any ongoing physical, psychosocial, and functional problems related to their disease and treatments, and promoting cancer survivor health and quality of life. How much do you know about cancer survivorship?

Brain and spinal cord tumors are rare forms of cancer, accounting for approximately 1.3% of all new cancer cases in the United States. The lifetime risk for being diagnosed with a malignant tumor of the brain or spinal cord is <1%. According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 25,050 individuals (14,170 men and 10,880 women) will be diagnosed with malignant tumors of the brain or spinal cord in 2022, and approximately 18,280 individuals (10,170 men and 7570 women) will die from the disease. The overall 5-year survival rate for brain and spinal cord tumors is approximately 36%; 75% for individuals aged <15 years; 72% for individuals aged 15 to 39 years; and 21% for individuals aged >40 years. How much do you know about brain and spinal cord tumors?