Cancer Grading and Differentiation

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Grading of tumors is based on the size of the tumor and the presence or absence of metastasis.

False

Benign tumors are characterized by rapid growth and invasion of surrounding tissues.

False

The TNM staging system is used to determine the degree of differentiation of a tumor.

False

Dysplasia is a precancerous lesion that always leads to cancer.

False

Every type of malignancy has its own unique grading system.

True

Carcinoma in situ is a type of benign tumor.

False

Staging of a tumor is based on the degree of differentiation of the tumor cells.

False

Malignant tumors are typically well-differentiated.

False

The TNM staging system is only used for a specific type of cancer.

False

Mitosis is a characteristic feature of benign tumors.

False

Grading and staging are used to determine the same thing about a tumor.

False

Necrosis is a characteristic feature of benign tumors.

False

Cancer is the leading cause of death in most parts of the world.

False

The term 'neoplasm' refers to a type of malignant cancer.

False

Hodgkin lymphoma and choriocarcinomas are types of cancer that have not been cured.

False

Staging and grading of tumors are used to understand the molecular basis of cancer.

False

Evasion of apoptosis is a hallmark of cancer.

True

Benign neoplasms are characterized by uncontrolled growth and tissue invasion.

False

Learn about the parameters used to assess the clinical severity of cancer, including the degree of differentiation and extent of spread. Understand the concept of grading and how it varies among different types of malignancies.

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