Roger Is Looking into Ways That He May Stave Off

question 75

Multiple Choice

Roger is looking into ways that he may stave off prostate cancer in his future, because his father died of the disease. The best thing he can do is:

• A) take more trips to his local farmer's market to buy fresh produce.
• B) take an aspirin every day.
• C) wear looser underwear.
• D) There is nothing he can do because prostate cancer is completely hereditary.

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