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Anticancer Drugs: Definition and Importance

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What is the primary role of anticancer drugs in the treatment of cancer?

Inducing drug resistance in cancer cells
Stimulating cancer cell growth
Inhibiting cancer cell growth and spread (correct)
Promoting the spread of cancer cells

What adverse effect can anticancer drugs have on the bone marrow?

Prevention of anemia
Reduction in red blood cell production (correct)
Enhanced immune response
Bone regeneration

Which of the following is NOT a side effect associated with anticancer drugs?

Hair loss
Stimulation of appetite (correct)
Fatigue
Anemia

What is a common outcome of the development of drug resistance to anticancer drugs?

Decreased treatment efficacy (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which drug is provided as an example of an anticancer drug in the text?

Cisplatin (A) Signup and view all the answers

In what ways can anticancer efforts help to reduce the societal burden of cancer?

By improving patient outcomes (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of anticancer drugs?

Inhibiting the growth and spread of cancer cells (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential benefit of anticancer efforts?

Causing significant side effects (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common adverse effect of anticancer drugs on bone marrow?

Leading to anemia (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an anticancer drug provided in the text?

Cisplatin (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant challenge associated with the effectiveness of anticancer drugs?

Avoiding drug resistance development (C) Signup and view all the answers

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