Cancer Overview and Staging
34 Questions
3 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is a characteristic of cancer cells?

  • They multiply at a faster rate than normal cells. (correct)
  • They are well-differentiated.
  • They multiply at a normal rate.
  • They are smaller in size than normal cells.

    • What is the stage of cancer when it has metastasized to another area of the body?

  • Stage IV (correct)
  • Stage III
  • Stage I
  • Stage 0

    • What does the 'T' in the TNM staging system represent?

  • Treatment options
  • Type of cancer
  • Tumor location
  • Tumor size (correct)

    • What is the purpose of the TNM staging system?

    <p>To classify cancer according to tumor size, node involvement, and metastasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for cancer cells that are only growing in the layer of cells where they started?

    <p>In situ cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between Stage I and Stage II cancer?

    <p>Tumor size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the degree of involvement and irregularity of nodes in the TNM staging system?

    <p>N1-N3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of surgery in cancer treatment?

    <p>To remove the tumor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of colon cancers are located in the rectosigmoid colon?

    <p>2/3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for colon cancer?

    <p>Regular exercise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a fecal occult blood test (FOBT)?

    <p>To detect hidden blood in stool</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the tumor marker that can be elevated in colon cancer?

    <p>CEA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most accurate screening test for colon cancer?

    <p>CT-guided Colonoscopy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of debulking in cancer treatment?

    <p>To alleviate symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of radiation therapy involves the radiation source coming into direct contact with the tumor?

    <p>Internal Radiation (Brachytherapy)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of tertiary prevention in colon cancer?

    <p>Removal of tumors and affected tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of colon cancer surgery involves removal of the rectum, sigmoid colon, and anus?

    <p>Abdominal Perineal (AP) Resection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the type of biopsy that is used to test suspicious lesions?

    <p>Excisional biopsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the genetic predisposition risk factor for colon cancer?

    <p>Family history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the side effect of radiation therapy that causes red, itchy, and burns to the skin?

    <p>Radiation dermatitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between external beam radiation and internal radiation?

    <p>The level of radiation exposure to others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for cancer that begins as noncancerous polyps in the colon or rectum?

    <p>Colon cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of markings on the skin prior to radiation therapy?

    <p>To align the radiation beams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the side effect of radiation therapy that reduces immunity?

    <p>Bone marrow suppression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a colostomy?

    <p>To create an opening to the surface of the abdomen to allow passage of stool</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does the stoma typically begin to function?

    <p>2-3 days after surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ideal color of the stoma post-operatively?

    <p>Dark red to pink</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using adhesive on the skin during colostomy care?

    <p>To maintain skin integrity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) Inhibitor?

    <p>To inhibit the growth of cancer cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of VEGF?

    <p>To stimulate the formation of blood vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Bristol Stool Chart used for?

    <p>To classify stool types</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of Type 1 stool on the Bristol Stool Chart?

    <p>Separate hard lumps, like nuts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of radiation therapy in cancer treatment?

    <p>To kill cancer cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can a patient progress to solid food after colostomy surgery?

    <p>After 36 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Cancer Overview and Staging
    58 questions

    Cancer Overview and Staging

    naomii11 avatar
    naomii11
    Cancer Staging and Imaging
    30 questions

    Cancer Staging and Imaging

    GloriousRhodochrosite avatar
    GloriousRhodochrosite
    TNM Staging System in Cancer Diagnosis
    24 questions

    TNM Staging System in Cancer Diagnosis

    EnviableHealing avatar
    EnviableHealing
    Cancer Staging and Surgical Procedures
    42 questions

    Cancer Staging and Surgical Procedures

    AdoredOnyx1268 avatar
    AdoredOnyx1268
    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser