Homework: Cancer Risk Factors
In this homework, you will complete a self-assessment to analyze your risk factors for development of cancer.
Step A: Select a type of cancer to examine.
Step B: Select a cancer risk factor self-assessment tool. There are a number of online cancer risk factor tools. Select one to explore your risk for your choice of cancer and remember.
Step C: Summarize your individual risk for development of cancer. In your summary, include the following information:
a. Identification of individual and familial genetic factors that could lead to cancer development
b. Description of your lifestyle factors that could contribute to cancer development
c. A description of the role gender plays in risk for development of cancer
d. A description of the role nutrition plays in risk for development of cancer
e. A list of interventions you can take to reduce your risk of developing cancer
f. How the aging process affects cells and causes cellular injury that can lead to cancer?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.