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Cancers in Children Trivia Quiz

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A multiple-choice quiz by ballykissangel. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
ballykissangel

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
74,308

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Leukemia is a cancer of the white blood cells and it originates in the bone marrow. It is the most common childhood cancer. There are four main types of leukemia: acute lymphocytic(ALL), acute myeloid (AML), chronic lymphocytic (CLL), and chronic myeloid (CML). Which type is the most common in children? Hint

acute myeloid

chronic myeloid

chronic lymphocytic

acute lymphocytic

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which body organ does hepatoma strike? Hint

stomach

brain

kidney

liver

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Question 3 of 10

3. Retinoblastoma is cancer of the eye and it originates in the retina. Which of the following is false? Hint

It's the third most common form of childhood cancer

It is not hereditary

It begins to form during fetal development

If detected early, more than 90 percent of cases can be cured

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Question 4 of 10

4. Osteosarcoma is cancer that starts in the bone. It is most common in the upper arms and in the bones on either side of the knee. Which of the following statements is false? Hint

Eighty percent of cases affect bones around the knee

It is the most common bone cancer in children

It is more common in girls

It is seen most often in teenagers

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Question 5 of 10

5. Ewing's Sarcoma is another form of bone cancer. It differs from osteosarcoma in that it affects the bone shaft---the connective and supportive tissue around the bones. Which of the following is false? Hint

It often spreads to other bones, bone marrow and the lungs

It usually strikes between the ages of 10-25

It is most commonly seen in non-whites

It is more frequent in males

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Question 6 of 10

6. Neuroblastomas begin in nerve tissue. They usually originate in the tissue of which gland? Hint

thyroid

pineal gland

parathyroid

adrenal gland

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Question 7 of 10

7. Brain tumors are the second most common form of childhood cancer. Which of the following is false about childhood tumors? Hint

There are many types of brain cancers

They are often treated with steroids

They tend to occur in children aged 7 and under

Brain tumors are always malignant

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Question 8 of 10

8. Rhabdomyosarcoma is a soft tissue cancer in children. Which of the following is false? Hint

It arises from muscle cells

It is very slow growing

It targets children from ages 1-5

It often will spread to the lungs

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Question 9 of 10

9. Lymphoma is a cancer affecting the lymphatic system (lymph nodes, tonsils, spleen, bone marrow and thymus). There are two types: Hodgkins and non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Which type is more common in children?

Answer: (Hodgkins or non-Hodgkins?)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Where do Wilm's tumors originate? Hint

brain

kidney

adrenal gland

thyroid

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: acute lymphocytic

Acute Lymphocytic (ALL) is the most common type of leukemia and is found most often in children between the ages of 3-5. With proper treatment, about 80 percent of children will go into remission.

2. Which body organ does hepatoma strike?

Answer: liver

There are two types of liver cancer in children: hepatoblastoma, which usually strikes children under the age of {5;} and hepatocellular carcinoma, which usually affects older children.

3. Retinoblastoma is cancer of the eye and it originates in the retina. Which of the following is false?

Answer: It is not hereditary

Retinoblastoma can be either hereditary or non-hereditary. The average age of diagnosed cases is 18 months and in 75 percent of cases only one eye is affected.

4. Osteosarcoma is cancer that starts in the bone. It is most common in the upper arms and in the bones on either side of the knee. Which of the following statements is false?

Answer: It is more common in girls

Boys are twice as likely to get osteosarcoma than girls.

Answer: It is most commonly seen in non-whites

Ewing's Sarcoma is rarely diagnosed in non-whites. It is most common in the hips, thighs, shoulders and upper arms.

6. Neuroblastomas begin in nerve tissue. They usually originate in the tissue of which gland?

Answer: adrenal gland

The average age of diagnosis is 2 years old. It is more common in boys. Infants usually respond better to treatment than older children.

7. Brain tumors are the second most common form of childhood cancer. Which of the following is false about childhood tumors?

Answer: Brain tumors are always malignant

Some symptoms of a brain tumor could include a headache in the morning usually accompanied by nausea and vomiting. Possible dizziness, slurred speech, poor coordination and seizures.

8. Rhabdomyosarcoma is a soft tissue cancer in children. Which of the following is false?

Answer: It is very slow growing

Rhabdomyosarcoma is extremely malignant and fast growing. There are 60 identified subtypes.

Answer: non-Hodgkins

Lymphomas are the third most common cancers affecting children. Incidence is slightly higher in boys than girls.

10. Where do Wilm's tumors originate?

Answer: kidney

Also called nephroblastomas, they are a solid tumor that originate in the kidney. They are the most common form of abdominal tumors in children.

Source: Author ballykissangel

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