12 Questions
How does chemotherapy primarily kill cancer cells?
By damaging the genes inside the nucleus of cells
Why are cancer cells considered better targets for chemotherapy drugs?
Because they divide more rapidly than normal cells
Which of the following is a common side effect of chemotherapy treatment?
Damage to healthy body tissues
Why do healthy normal cells have a higher chance of recovery from chemotherapy effects compared to cancer cells?
They do not divide as frequently
Which body tissues are examples of areas where chemotherapy can affect healthy cells?
Skin and bone marrow
What makes cancer cells less likely to recover from the effects of chemotherapy compared to normal cells?
They have mutated genes
What term is used to describe side effects that may take months or even years to completely go away?
Late effects
Which organs can be affected by long-term damage from chemotherapy?
Heart, lungs, kidneys, and reproductive organs
What is the term for a second cancer that may develop years after receiving certain types of chemotherapy?
Secondary cancer
What are the two main goals of chemotherapy?
Curative and palliative
What is the mode of action of Adriamycin (doxorubicin) in chemotherapy?
Inhibits topoisomerase II function by intercalating between DNA base pairs
What type of breast cancer was Mrs. F M diagnosed with in May 2022?
Estrogen receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer
Learn about the mechanism of action of chemotherapy in killing cancer cells. Understand how chemotherapy damages the genes inside the nucleus of cells and affects cell division. Explore the role of chemotherapy in breast cancer treatment options.
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