Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Alcohol’s effects in promoting cancer are amplified when alcohol and tobacco are used simultaneously.
2. The primary cause of both chronic bronchitis and emphysema is smoking.
3. The risk of cancer from sun exposure for basal cell carcinomas is cumulative, meaning the more exposure over the years, the greater your risk.
4. High dose radiation for cancer treatment has been shown to increase risk for breast cancer years after the treatment.
5. Although the lowest dose of radiation possible is used for diagnostic X-rays and CT scans, radiation exposure can accumulate in people who need many tests.
6. A genetic link has been identified that makes people more likely to become addicted to tobacco, makes it harder to quit using, and increases the risk of lung cancer.


1. TRUE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE
4. TRUE
5. TRUE
6. TRUE

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