Practice Quiz Chapter 12

. Cells in malignant tumours can invade surrounding tissue and spread to a distant site in the body via the blood or lymph systems in a process called ________.

. Most human cancers are ________.

. ________ is the most common cause of cancer death in the world.

. Around the world, ________ is the most diagnosed cancer among women.

. Exposure to carcinogens, such as asbestos, radon, and formaldehyde, is an example of a(n) ________ risk factor for cancer.

. In general, the evidence linking psychosocial factors to cancer ________ has been stronger than the evidence for cancer ________.

. When the immune system detects transformed cells, it attempts to destroy them in a process referred to as ________.

. ________ is NOT one of the reasons for non-adherence to mammography screening.

. Emotional support and emotional expression are two aspects of ________ that may be especially important for successful adjustment to cancer.

. Often, cancer patients selectively use ________ social comparison (comparing oneself to those who are doing less well) and ________ social comparison (comparing oneself to those who are doing better).

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