Cancer Diagnostic Warning Signs Quiz

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What is the primary aim of tertiary cancer prevention according to the text?

  • Eliminating or mitigating cancer risk
  • Early detection through cancer screening
  • Reducing symptoms and morbidity of cancer (correct)
  • Applying sunscreen to protect against UV exposure

What is the primary cause of Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy?

  • Mitochondrial damage
  • Axonal transport interference (correct)
  • Immune system response
  • Alteration of ion channel activity

Which platinum-based chemotherapy agent is noted as the most detrimental in causing acute Oxaliplatin-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy?

  • Oxaliplatin (correct)
  • Carboplatin
  • Cabazitaxel
  • Cisplatin

What symptom is common in patients experiencing acute Oxaliplatin-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy?

<p>Muscle cramps (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement regarding Chemotherapy-Induced Neurotoxicity is true?

<p>It primarily affects the central nervous system (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of patients may experience cold-induced hypersensitivity as a symptom of Acute Oxaliplatin-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy?

<p>71% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some potential consequences of Acute Oxaliplatin-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy?

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What is one of the 'CAUTIONS' listed as a warning sign of cancer?

<p>Long-term constipation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a 'CAUTION' associated with cancer diagnosis according to the text?

<p>Persistent back pain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What warning sign of cancer involves a sore that does not heal in 6 weeks?

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Which of the following could be indicative of cancer according to the text?

<p>Obvious change in wart or mole (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What might be a warning sign of cancer based on experiencing thickening or a lump in certain areas?

<p>Thickening or lump in breast or elsewhere (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Nagging cough or hoarseness' is mentioned as a warning sign of cancer. Which option best describes these symptoms?

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What is the major long term effect of endocrine therapy?

<p>Peripheral neuropathy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which side effect is NOT associated with therapeutic radiation?

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How does radiation therapy destroy cancer cells?

<p>Destroys hydrogen bonds between DNA strands in cancer cells (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of radiation therapy sculpts the beam and minimizes damage to healthy tissue?

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What is a common side effect of bone density loss?

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What is the main pathophysiological process involved in radiation-induced tissue fibrosis?

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Which cells are primarily responsible for the increased synthesis of the Extracellular Matrix (ECM) in fibrosis?

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What is a common consequence of radiation therapy in addition to tissue fibrosis?

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Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of fibrosis according to the text?

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In stem cell transplantation, what types of malignancies can be treated using this procedure?

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Which group of cells play a key role in the development of fibrosis through recruitment and proliferation in response to tissue injury?

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What is a less common side effect of endocrine therapy for breast cancer mentioned in the text?

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In addition to muscle weakness and osteoporosis, what other less common side effect is associated with endocrine therapy?

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Which condition is noted as a potential consequence of endocrine therapy in men with prostate cancer?

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What is a side effect that may occur in men undergoing endocrine therapy for prostate cancer, according to the text?

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Besides headaches, which symptom is noted in men undergoing endocrine therapy for prostate cancer?

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Which side effect is specifically mentioned as common in men undergoing endocrine therapy for prostate cancer?

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What type of biopsy involves removing the entire area along with a healthy margin for examination?

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Which imaging technique uses a wire with a hook at the end to mark the abnormal area for biopsy?

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What is the primary purpose of tumor markers in cancer diagnosis and treatment?

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Which substance is NOT typically analyzed as a tumor marker?

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In cancer diagnosis, what is the purpose of a PET-CT scan?

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Which procedure involves using a wide needle sample to obtain tissue from a suspicious area?

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What is the most common example of neuropathy induced by Oxaliplatin according to the text?

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How long does it typically take for most individuals who have experienced 'Chemo brain' to return to full cognitive function?

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Which of the following is a common symptom associated with Vincristine-induced neurotoxicity?

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What percentage of adult cancer survivors may experience Ototoxicity?

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In the context of chemotherapy, what does 'Coasting' refer to?

<p>The progression of symptoms from acute to chronic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which chemotherapy agent is specifically mentioned as causing paralytic ileus when combined with itraconazole?

<p>Vincristine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential side effect of therapeutic radiation therapy that involves the destruction of hydrogen bonds between DNA strands in cancer cells?

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Which long-term side effect of endocrine therapy is characterized by chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy?

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What is a possible consequence of total body irradiation (TBI) used before stem cell transplant?

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Which side effect is associated with intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) in cancer treatment?

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What is a potential side effect of therapeutic radiation involving skin color changes, desquamation, and swelling?

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Which common long-term effect of endocrine therapy may manifest as cancer-related fatigue?

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What is the primary role of fibroblasts in the development of fibrosis?

<p>Increased synthesis of ECM (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors is not mentioned as a cause of tissue injury leading to fibrosis?

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What is a notable cellular response to tissue injury that contributes to fibrosis?

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Which type of stem cell transplantation is mentioned in the text as being used for treating solid tumors?

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What are the primary cells responsible for recruitment and proliferation in response to tissue injury?

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Which term is used to describe the increased synthesis and degradation of the Extracellular Matrix (ECM) leading to fibrosis?

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