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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: Cancers of the Reproductive System.
Level#1: Cancer can affect the reproductive organs as well. Men can suffer from testicular cancer. Women can have ovarian cancer, breast cancer, uterine cancer, and cancer of the cervix. These disease can sometimes be treated with medication or radiation. But, it is important to detect these cancers early. This can be done through regular doctor's visits and through self-exams. You cannot always avoid all forms of reproductive cancer, but you can take steps to reduce your risk. You can also find cancers early before they become serious.
1. What type of cancer can men suffer from?
2. What type of cancer can women suffer from?
3. How can these diseases sometimes be treated?
Level#2: Cancer can affect the reproductive organs as well. Men can suffer from testicular cancer. Women can have ovarian cancer, breast cancer, uterine cancer, and cancer of the cervix. These disease can sometimes be treated with medication or radiation. But, it is important to detect these cancers early. This can be done through regular doctor's visits and through self-exams. You cannot always avoid all forms of reproductive cancer, but you can take steps to reduce your risk. You can also find cancers early before they become serious. If you are a male, you have a one in six chance of getting prostate cancer. Doctors find almost 280,000 new cases of reproductive cancer each year. Reproductive cancers affect men and women. Many cancers can be treated if caught early. People who smoke cigarettes or people who are obese are much more likely to develop cancers of all types including reproductive cancers.
1. What are the reproductive cancers that can affect both men and women?
2. How can reproductive cancers be treated?
3. How can reproductive cancers be detected early?
Level#3: Cancer can affect the reproductive organs as well. Men can suffer from testicular cancer. Women can have ovarian cancer, breast cancer, uterine cancer, and cancer of the cervix. These disease can sometimes be treated with medication or radiation. But, it is important to detect these cancers early. This can be done through regular doctor's visits and through self-exams. You cannot always avoid all forms of reproductive cancer, but you can take steps to reduce your risk. You can also find cancers early before they become serious. If you are a male, you have a one in six chance of getting prostate cancer. Doctors find almost 280,000 new cases of reproductive cancer each year. Reproductive cancers affect men and women. Many cancers can be treated if caught early. People who smoke cigarettes or people who are obese are much more likely to develop cancers of all types including reproductive cancers. The biggest risk factor for cervical cancer is a virus known as HPV. The virus passes between partners during unprotected sex. Many types of cancers are easier to treat if they are found early. Mammograms are tests that detect breast cancer. The Pap test detects cancer cells in the cervix. Boys and men should check their testicles monthly fro signs of cancer. Girls and women should do monthly breast exams to check for cancer. Tell your doctor about any lumps and discuss your risk factors and ways to reduce them.
1. Explain the different types of reproductive cancers that both men and women can get.
2. Explain how reproductive cancers can be treated and how they can be detected early.
3. Explain the chances of a male getting prostate cancer and about how many new cases of reproductive cancers are found each year.
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1. What are the reproductive cancers that can affect both men and women?
2. How can reproductive cancers be treated?
3. How can reproductive cancers be detected early?
Level#3: Cancer can affect the reproductive organs as well. Men can suffer from testicular cancer. Women can have ovarian cancer, breast cancer, uterine cancer, and cancer of the cervix. These disease can sometimes be treated with medication or radiation. But, it is important to detect these cancers early. This can be done through regular doctor's visits and through self-exams. You cannot always avoid all forms of reproductive cancer, but you can take steps to reduce your risk. You can also find cancers early before they become serious. If you are a male, you have a one in six chance of getting prostate cancer. Doctors find almost 280,000 new cases of reproductive cancer each year. Reproductive cancers affect men and women. Many cancers can be treated if caught early. People who smoke cigarettes or people who are obese are much more likely to develop cancers of all types including reproductive cancers. The biggest risk factor for cervical cancer is a virus known as HPV. The virus passes between partners during unprotected sex. Many types of cancers are easier to treat if they are found early. Mammograms are tests that detect breast cancer. The Pap test detects cancer cells in the cervix. Boys and men should check their testicles monthly fro signs of cancer. Girls and women should do monthly breast exams to check for cancer. Tell your doctor about any lumps and discuss your risk factors and ways to reduce them.
1. Explain the different types of reproductive cancers that both men and women can get.
2. Explain how reproductive cancers can be treated and how they can be detected early.
3. Explain the chances of a male getting prostate cancer and about how many new cases of reproductive cancers are found each year.
Parent's Signature: ___________________________________
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