Cancer Definition Quiz

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What is the primary goal of palliative medicine, according to the text?

Prolongation of survival
Symptom control and improving quality of life (correct)
Preparing the patient and family for the end of life
Curative treatment of the underlying illness

Which of the following is NOT a key component of palliative care for cancer patients, according to the text?

Expert attention to relief of suffering
Management of physical, psychosocial, and spiritual problems
Maximizing the patient's chances of survival (correct)
Compassionate communication

According to the general principles of palliative care, which of the following should be avoided?

Considering the worthwhileness of a treatment for the patient and family
Providing relief of symptoms without adding new problems
Treating the underlying cause of symptoms (correct)
Discussing all reasonable treatment options with the patient and family

What is the intention of palliative care, according to the text?

To respect the natural moment of death (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text say palliative care is about?

Living well with deteriorating health and ensuring the best quality of life (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of cancer cells?

They grow and multiply uncontrollably (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated percentage of new cancer cases occurring in developing countries?

52% (C) Signup and view all the answers

How is the global cancer rate expected to change by the year 2020?

Increase by 50% (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of palliative care?

To focus on the quality of life of patients with advanced disease (C) Signup and view all the answers

Approximately how many deaths occur annually in India due to cancer?

0.8 million (D) Signup and view all the answers

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