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What is the primary characteristic of cancer?

Uncontrolled cell growth and spreading to other body parts (correct)

Controlled cell growth and remaining localized

Slowed cell division and stagnant growth

Rapid cell death and tissue deterioration

Which statement about cancer rates is true?

Cancer rates are expected to increase by 50% to 15 million new cases in 2020 (correct)

Cancer rates are expected to decrease by 2020

Cancer rates will remain constant in the coming years

Cancer rates are declining globally

What is the primary goal of palliative care?

To cure patients with advanced disease

To provide active total care for patients whose disease is not responsive to curative treatment (correct)

To conduct research on advanced disease

To educate patients about their disease

Which of the following statements about cell division is true?

New cells replace old or damaged cells through cell division Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of new cancer cases occurred in developing countries?

52% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is included in palliative medicine?

Clinical palliative care, education, and research focused on quality of life Signup and view all the answers

How many deaths per year occur in the world due to cancer?

7 million Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about cancer is false?

There is a cure for cancer Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of palliative care according to the text?

Improving the quality of life for patients with advanced disease Signup and view all the answers

How many deaths per year occur in India due to cancer?

0.8 million Signup and view all the answers