The fight against lung cancer (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What ranking does lung cancer hold among cancer types in the UK?
What ranking does lung cancer hold among cancer types in the UK?
Second most common
What is the main cause of most lung cancer cases?
What is the main cause of most lung cancer cases?
Smoking or passive smoking
Why does lung cancer have a poor survival rate compared to other cancers?
Why does lung cancer have a poor survival rate compared to other cancers?
It's difficult to diagnose early
Which symptom is commonly experienced by lung cancer patients?
Which symptom is commonly experienced by lung cancer patients?
A persistent cough
What imaging technique do doctors typically use first when suspecting lung cancer?
What imaging technique do doctors typically use first when suspecting lung cancer?
CT scan
When is surgical treatment for lung cancer most effective?
When is surgical treatment for lung cancer most effective?
When cancer hasn't spread to other organs
What does radiotherapy use to treat lung cancer?
What does radiotherapy use to treat lung cancer?
High-energy radiation beams
Why does chemotherapy produce significant side effects?
Why does chemotherapy produce significant side effects?
It affects healthy cells too
What prevention measure was introduced in 1965?
What prevention measure was introduced in 1965?
TV cigarette advertising ban
In what year was smoking banned in public workplaces in England?
In what year was smoking banned in public workplaces in England?
2007
When did standardised green packaging for cigarettes become mandatory?
When did standardised green packaging for cigarettes become mandatory?
May 2016
In 2007, the legal age for buying tobacco changed from what to 18?
In 2007, the legal age for buying tobacco changed from what to 18?
16 years old