HHS 241 -- Extended Campus - Oregon State University

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Wellness Inventory -- Section VI

Cancer Component

Question	Always	Most of the time	Some of the time	Never
1. I use tanning salons and/or sunlamps to get a tan during those months of the year when the weather is not ideal for tanning.
2. I wear a protective sunblock whe I am going to be in the sun for any length of time.
3. I eat a diet that is high in cruciferous vegetables (such as broccoli) and other sources of fiber.
4. I examine my breasts (females) or testicles (male) regularly for abnormalities.
5. I smoke cigarettes
6. I avoid bars/restaurants and other establishments where there are heavy concentrations of cigarette smoke.
7. I consciously try to avoid using harsh chemicals or substances when cleaning, killing household pests, and so on, in my home environment.
8. I am "sensitive" to my body's functioning and seek medical assistance quickly when I notice unusual changes or experience unusual body "feeling."
	Female Yes	Female No	Male Yes	Male No
9. Females: My mother, sister(s), and/or grandmother(s) have had a history of breast cancer. Males: My father, brother(s), and/or grandfather(s) have a history of prostate cancer.
10. I am aware of the seven warning signals for cancer and the recommended guidelines for scheduled examinations.

Your Score

What your score means:

≥ 35	Your awareness and behaviors to avoid cancer risks are good.
25-34	Your awareness of and behaviors to avoid cancer risks are generally okay.
16-24	Your awareness of and behaviors to avoid cancer risks need improvement. Please consider these areas.
≤ 15	Your awareness of and behaviors to avoid cancer risks need significan improvement. Please examine these areas to consider potential means of improvement and/or consult with a health specialist.

Please make note of your score for this section and move on to the next section.

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