The nurse is preparing a seminar on cancer incidence for a group of community members. Which types of cancer are common for both men and women? (Select all that apply.)
a. Skin
b. Lung
c. Breast
d. Kidney
e. Prostate
f. Colorectal
ANS: A, B
A. B. Skin and lung cancers are the most common cancer in both women and men. Breast cancer is more common in women. Prostate and colorectal cancer is more common in men. Kidney cancer is more common in young people.
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