American Board of Surgery Qualifying Exam (ABS QE) Practice Test

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Which cancer is the most common among women?

Ovarian cancer
Colon cancer
Breast cancer
Lung cancer

The correct answer is: Breast cancer

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women globally and in many specific regions, including the United States. It accounts for a significant proportion of cancer diagnoses each year in female populations. This prominence can be attributed to various factors, including a combination of hormonal, genetic, and environmental influences that contribute to its development. Additionally, breast cancer screening methods, like mammography, have improved early detection rates, which contribute to the higher reported incidence. While ovarian, colon, and lung cancers affect women and can lead to serious health consequences, they do not surpass breast cancer in terms of prevalence. Ovarian cancer, for instance, occurs less frequently than breast cancer, and although colon and lung cancers are also significant, breast cancer remains the leading diagnosis among women in many statistics. Understanding these epidemiological trends is essential for awareness, prevention strategies, and targeted screening programs for early detection and treatment of breast cancer.