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What is NOT a part of patient history in cancer diagnosis?
What is NOT a part of patient history in cancer diagnosis?
- Present illness history
- Blood protein levels (correct)
- Family history of cancer
- Past surgeries
Which acronym can be used to remember early clinical manifestations of cancer?
Which acronym can be used to remember early clinical manifestations of cancer?
- HEALING
- SURGERY
- TREATMENT
- CAUTION (correct)
What is a late general clinical manifestation of cancer?
What is a late general clinical manifestation of cancer?
- Change in bowel habits
- Fever of unknown origin (correct)
- Unusual bleeding
- A sore that does not heal
What does Complete Blood Count (CBC) measure in a blood sample?
What does Complete Blood Count (CBC) measure in a blood sample?
Which diagnostic investigation can detect abnormal immune system proteins in certain cancers?
Which diagnostic investigation can detect abnormal immune system proteins in certain cancers?
Which of the following is NOT a late general clinical manifestation of cancer?
Which of the following is NOT a late general clinical manifestation of cancer?
What is the purpose of a cystoscopy if an abnormal area is seen?
What is the purpose of a cystoscopy if an abnormal area is seen?
How are samples from a transurethral resection of the bladder tumor (TURBT) analyzed?
How are samples from a transurethral resection of the bladder tumor (TURBT) analyzed?
What does a PET scan detect in the body?
What does a PET scan detect in the body?
How does a PET scan visualize areas of disease in the body?
How does a PET scan visualize areas of disease in the body?
What substances should a patient avoid before a PET scan?
What substances should a patient avoid before a PET scan?
Why should a patient increase fluid intake after a PET scan?
Why should a patient increase fluid intake after a PET scan?
What is the purpose of measuring Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) in the blood?
What is the purpose of measuring Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) in the blood?
Which tumor marker is primarily used to assess the stage, prognosis, and response to treatment of germ cell tumors?
Which tumor marker is primarily used to assess the stage, prognosis, and response to treatment of germ cell tumors?
In which cancer type is Beta-2-microglobulin (B2M) primarily used to determine prognosis and follow response to treatment?
In which cancer type is Beta-2-microglobulin (B2M) primarily used to determine prognosis and follow response to treatment?
What is the main purpose of monitoring Cytokeratin fragments in the blood?
What is the main purpose of monitoring Cytokeratin fragments in the blood?
Which tumor marker is specifically used to assess bone marrow status in Chronic myeloid leukemia?
Which tumor marker is specifically used to assess bone marrow status in Chronic myeloid leukemia?
What is the main purpose of monitoring Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in the blood?
What is the main purpose of monitoring Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in the blood?
What is the purpose of a DEXA scan?
What is the purpose of a DEXA scan?
Which imaging method uses x-rays and can distinguish small differences in tissue density for lung cancer workup?
Which imaging method uses x-rays and can distinguish small differences in tissue density for lung cancer workup?
What is the main purpose of an endoscopy?
What is the main purpose of an endoscopy?
What is the purpose of a tissue biopsy in cancer diagnosis?
What is the purpose of a tissue biopsy in cancer diagnosis?
Which test is used to create sectional images of various body structures?
Which test is used to create sectional images of various body structures?
Why is a CT scan considered the standard noninvasive method in lung cancer workup?
Why is a CT scan considered the standard noninvasive method in lung cancer workup?
