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Risk Assessments

Breast Cancer Risk Assessment

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women (other than skin cancer). The American Cancer Society reports the breast cancer death rate is declining, probably due to earlier detection and improved treatment. This short assessment will help you determine if you have major risk factors for breast cancer.

Cervical Cancer Risk Assessment

This assessment is valid for women between the ages of 21 and 69 who have had sexual intercourse at least once and who have not had a hysterectomy with removal of the cervix.

Colorectal Cancer Risk Assessment

Cancer of the colon or rectum (colorectal cancer) usually develops slowly, over several years. Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in both men and women in the United States and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). Still, the death rate from colorectal cancer has been dropping for the last 15 years because of better detection and treatment. Take this simple assessment to learn about your risks for colorectal cancer.

Ovarian Cancer Risk Assessment

A woman's risk of getting ovarian cancer during her lifetime is about 1 in 58. This short assessment will help you determine if you have major risk factors for ovarian cancer.

Quizzes

Advance Directive Quiz

How important is it to draw up a living will? Take this quiz and find out.

Breast Cancer Quiz

Test your knowledge of breast cancer by taking this quiz.

Cervical Cancer Quiz

More than 3,700 American women died from cervical cancer in 2005, but death rates from this cancer are dropping. This is because more women are being screened for it. To learn more about cervical cancer and prevention, take this quiz, based on information from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the American Cancer Society (ACS).

Colorectal Cancer Quiz

Cancers of the colon and rectum together are among the most common cancers affecting Americans, according to the National Cancer Institute. They occur most often in people over 50 years old. Test your knowledge of colorectal cancer by taking this multiple-choice quiz.

Nutrition and Cancer Quiz

A diet that includes plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains is important for good health. What effect does diet have on your risk for cancer? Find out by taking this quiz, based in part on information from the American Cancer Society (ACS).