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The Topic For Today Is TEEN and YOUNG ADULT CANCER AWARENESS

JEOPARDY !. The Topic For Today Is TEEN and YOUNG ADULT CANCER AWARENESS. 15-40 Connection. Cancer Facts: 200. Question: At what age can you develop cancer? Answer Any age. Back. Cancer Facts: 400. Question:

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The Topic For Today Is TEEN and YOUNG ADULT CANCER AWARENESS

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  1. JEOPARDY! The Topic For Today Is TEEN and YOUNG ADULT CANCER AWARENESS

  2. 15-40 Connection

  3. Cancer Facts: 200 • Question: • At what age can you develop cancer? • Answer • Any age Back

  4. Cancer Facts: 400 • Question: • 15-40 year olds are diagnosed with cancer ___ times more frequently than young children. • A. 2B. 4 C. 6 D. 8 • Answer • C. 8 Back

  5. Cancer Facts: 600 • Question: • The last time cancer survival rates for teens and young adults improved was…? • Answer • 1975. That’s right. The last time cancer survival rates improved for 15-40 year olds these things were considered to be cool technology… Back

  6. Cancer Facts: 800 • Question: • How many 15 to 40 year olds are diagnosed with cancer EVERY HOUR? • Answer • 8 Back

  7. Cancer Facts: 1000 • Question: • 1 in 3 women and 1 in 2 men will face cancer at some point in their lives. True or False • Answer • True Back

  8. Cancer & Symptoms: 200 • Question: • An early symptom of cancer symptom is usually something that makes you go to the Emergency Room: True or False • Answer • False. Cancer symptoms are usually subtle changes in your health that last over 2 weeks. Back

  9. Cancer & Symptoms: 400 • Question: • Name 3 of the most common cancers found in teens and young adults. • Answer • Melanoma, Lymphoma, Thyroid, Breast, Testicular, Leukemia, Cervicaland Colorectal. Back

  10. Cancer & Symptoms: 600 • Question: • Name 3 possible cancer symptoms. • Answer: • Pain or swelling that doesn’t go away. • Sleepiness or fatigue that lasts more than two weeks. • Change or appearance of a mole you have. • A lump or bump that lasts more than two weeks. • Significant unexplainedweight change. • Swollen glands, sore throat or loss of voice, lasting more than 2 weeks. Back

  11. Cancer & Symptoms: 800 • Question: • Early Detection can tremendously increase the chance of surviving cancer. True or False • Answer • True Back

  12. Cancer & Symptoms: 1000 • Question: • “Early Detection” means that I am paying attention to my normal health and take action if I notice a change in my normal that doesn’t go away in 2 weeks. True or False • Answer • True Back

  13. Your Norm: 200 • Question: • Describe what ‘Know Your Norm’ represents. • Answer • Knowing and recognizing how you feel normally. Back

  14. Your Norm: 400 • Question: • Give an example of something that would fall under your norm. • Answer • Your normal Sleeping pattern • Your normal Energy Level • Your normal Weight Back

  15. Your Norm: 600 • Question: • Which statements below are good ways to “know your norm”? Answer • Perform monthly self-exams • Think about what your body feels like normally (sleep patterns, energy level, digestion, the way you heal from injuries, etc.) Back

  16. Your Norm: 800 • Question: • You notice something ‘off’ about your norm. What should you do? • Answer • Talk to your parents, and let your doctor know what’s up. • If it has lasted over 2 weeks, SPEAK UP and BE HONEST. Talk to your doctor. • Take a picture daily to track any changes in appearance • Put a reminder in my phone to call a doctor in two weeks if it is still bugging me • Ask a friend to help you monitor the symptom and let you know if they notice it getting worse­. Back

  17. Your Norm : 1000 • Question: When you visit your doctor it’s really important that you describe your symptoms honestly and explain that they reflect a CHANGE for you. True or False • Answer True Back

  18. 15-40 Connection: 200 • Question: • What does “15-40” represent? • Answer • The age group of 15yr olds to 40yr olds. Back

  19. 15-40 Connection: 400 • Question: • What does this graph show? • Answer • Almost 0% improvement in cancer survival rates for teens and young adults. Back

  20. 15-40 Connection: 600 • Question: • _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _. Is the motto of The 15-40 Connection. • Answer • CHECK YOURSELF • Know your norm and when something changes see a doctor. Back

  21. 15-40 Connection: 800 • Question: • Teens and Young Adults have seen almost __ % improvement in cancer survival rates since ____. • Answer • 0 % 1975 Back

  22. 15-40 Connection: 1000 • Question: • The 15-40 Connection is educating young people about what an early cancer symptom can look like so they can take action and catch it early. True or False • Answer • True Back

  23. Free Willy: 200 • Question: • What do you call an abnormal mass of tissue that results when cells divide more than they should or do not die when they should (may be Benign-not cancer, or Malignant-cancer)? • Answer • Tumor Back

  24. Free Willy: 400 • Question: • Why aren’t survival rates for teens and young adults improving at the same rate as for older and younger age groups? • Answer • Late Cancer Detection • Not knowing what a cancer symptom can look or feel like • Thinking you’re invincible • Having a doctor who doesn’t take your concerns seriously Back

  25. Free Willy: 600 • Question: • What lifestyle factorscan increase your cancer risk? • Answer • Smoking, chewing, or using tobacco products • Tanning (using tanning beds or sun exposure) • Risky sexual behavior that can lead to STDs such as HPV and Hepatitis B or C • Being overweight as defined by your waist size or BMI • Having a diet low in fruits and veggies • Binge drinking Back

  26. Free Willy: 800 • Question: • Why is it important to see your doctor regularly? • Answer • You and your doctor are partners in benchmarking your normal health. If you know what’s normal for YOU you’ll be able to recognize when something changes. Back

  27. Free Willy: 1000 • Question: How can I make a difference? • Answer • Pay attention to what your normal health feels like. • Get checked if you notice a change in your normal that lasts for 2 weeks. • Visit 15-40.org, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, re-post. • Share this valuable information with everyone you care about! Back

  28. Bonus Question: 5000 pts. • Question: • What is the AYA Gap? (Adolescent and Young Adult Gap) • Answer • … children ages 0-14 and adults 40-80, have better improvement in cancer survival rates than teens and young adults between the ages of 15 and40 Back

  29. Daily Double The Winner Of The Last Round Write Down How Much Money You Are Willing To Risk If You get the Question rightyou win that money If you get it wrong you losethe money!

  30. Daily Double The Winner Of The Last Round Write Down How Much Money You Are Willing To Risk If You get the Question rightyou win that money If you get it wrong you losethe money!

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